Found another M1903 for you guys to look over!

[Calif-Steve]

For some reason I thought real money was involved. I have to agree with Rick, at $1200.00, I would be offering less. The Mk1's are fun, but understand all of the correct Mk1 parts are expensive and difficult to find. Pass on this one.

[bulldog_mack13]

For anything that high id sure have to sell something I have to buy it. I figured id buy one in the 800-900 range for a correct WW1 dated 03' . Its passed on also. I did give the guy some of the info you guys shared on the rifle. Maybe he will learn something., Jay

[Jason60chev]

I have been seeing many Mark I 1903's being offered on GunBroker for what appears to be very inflated prices. I think that these sellers think that just because it is a Mark I, that it is truely very valuable. On many that I have seen, the only Mark I feature left on the rifle is the receiver....replacement stocks, No Mark I sear, replacement bolts, etc.....and they still ask stupid money for it. I remember at a gunshow in Florida several years ago, this guy was selling a plain 1903 manufactures about 1927. His sign said "Last Year of Production" which he said justified his price of $1500.
I suppose all it takes is one uninformed buyer for these guys to make thier money.

[Rick the Librarian]

Could be one of several things:

1) They bought the rifle for an inflated price and are trying to get their money back

2) They REALLY do think they have a treasure (usually as a result of misinterpreting the Blue Book or anothert source

3) Members of the IOTOS Club ("It only takes one sucker")