First Impressions???

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Everyone has their own method of checking guns out. The more experience you have the more you look at in a shorter time frame. Is there a right or wrong way, I think not.

In a couple of minutes, you will know if it is something for you or to pass on .

I look at the receiver first, for the maker name and then serial number range. That gives me an idea as to what features I should be looking for.

Since I am already looking at the receiver I look down at the rear sight, recoil plate, bolt, then barrel, band barrel shadows if any, barrel markings (name,date, proofs, import marks) and front sight.
Then the stock, condition, cracks, high/low, markings on right side, rebuild markings, slingwell, grip.
Housing milled or pressed. While there the safety and mag catch markings.
Notice the overall finish look and wear to see if it is even or not.

If it then looks like something I might be interested in, for the asking price, I ask if I can break it down. Some guys don't like you to do that.

Even mixed guns, for the right price, can have parts to complete other projects.

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