I should have phrased it better I guess. The rifle is coming up in an auction, an auction that typically sees prices go sky high. Non matching number Mosin Nagant refurb 91/30's for $275 etc.

If this goes the way they did, I won't be coming home with it. If I have a fair idea of a safe value, I"m willing to go that high, even if it's on the steep side of my budget. I don't expect to see one in the described condition for a while.

Note I haven't actually seen it so the sellers description may not meet the actual condition of the rifle.