Please do not tell me it was at a Forks of the Delaware show in Allentown, PA. I missed the last one.

If truly a 1905, it was beyond a steal at $800. That and the 1900 Short rifle are the only pieces missing from my Swissicon Rifle (Schmidt-Rubin branch) collection. Swiss collectors I have dealt with in the US and CH tell me it is a 5 figure rifle which is confirmed by Stefan. I have never seen on in the flesh.

I do believe here in the US you could find it cheap IF the person did not know what it was. I once saw a sporterized G1911, which when I pulled the bolt was a 1908 action. I did not know about those at the time and passed since it was altered. When I found out about the 1908, I went to every show in the region looking for the dealer and rifle, but no luck.

I have seen a "repro" 1900 Short Rifle, so a serial number chart is always in my show bag.