I went to look at the Remington 03A3 this afternoon.....

**Detroit-1** · 01-28-2016 05:55 PM

At the gunshows I go to there is a dealer with a 12-43 Rem. that to me looks all original. It has a very nice stock with correct parts and finish on the metal. Marked OG not in a box. He wants 795.00. I offerd him 600.00 at least 4 months ago. Last I saw he still had it. Reason I did not buy it was I have a 9-43 in a liitle better shape. They are out there! Pass on this gun and start going back to the shows.

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**Eaglelord17** · 01-28-2016 05:56 PM

I just bought a firearm I jumped on without asking all the necessary questions. The seller did nothing wrong, I just failed to get all the information I needed . Because of this I am debating trading this particular firearm for something else due to it not being the example of that type I am looking for (I'll see how it preforms on the range shoot, before I make any final decisions).

I should know better at this point (having made several mistakes of that sort in the past), however sometimes to get what you want you have to make quick decisions or they could be gone in a instant. In this case, it sounds like you have some time to do some thinking on if it is what your looking for. The biggest thing is to figure out what you want. If it is not what you want, move on and one will come up again in the future.

**Patrick Chadwick** · 01-29-2016 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Bustachip3

I think I'm just going to make him an offer over the phone and be done with it, then if he accepts I'll ask for a test shoot.

Sorry, psychologically wrong again! A phone offer is too abstract, not enough of a commitment. Too many people backpedal on what they said on the phone or just plain never turn up to put words into deeds. It's the real commitment of holding the cash in front of his face and being ready to put it down on the counter that will help - if at all!

---------- Post added at 09:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:02 AM ----------

Originally Posted by Eaglelord17

I just bought a firearm I jumped on without asking all the necessary questions. The seller did nothing wrong, I just failed to get all the information I needed ...

Eaglelord17 has put it very well. It's happened to me too, and the best way to avoid it is to a) really know what you are looking for, b) really know the vital points that MUST check out positively, c) never be desperate to buy.

In the real world, one sometimes doesn't manage all three, so rule d) is: if you can't check it out properly, then do not pay more than you would for a wallhanger.

Finally e) we all trip up sometimes. But knowledge and experience improve the "hit" rate.

**Bustachip3** · 01-29-2016 08:44 PM

Hey Detroit-1, you wouldn't happen to have any pictures of that Remington 03A3 that guy is selling for $795 ? Wonder if he still has it?

Regards,

**yoopercollector** · 01-30-2016 09:24 AM

I was looking for a shooter last year and where I live it is rare to find one for sale. Ended up placing a bid on Gunbroker and I got an email saying I won it for $600. Shoots good,looks good, just had to add a taller front sight.

**martin08** · 01-30-2016 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by yoopercollector

I was looking for a shooter last year and where I live it is rare to find one for sale. Ended up placing a bid on Gunbroker and I got an email saying I won it for $600. Shoots good,looks good, just had to add a taller front sight.

If one is looking for a shooter, and is in no hurry, it is possible to get one in the $600 to $700 range, as evidenced above.

With EXTREME patience, and with a good education on the product, it is possible to find all original guns for fair money. I have three of them, with $1,500 total investment since 2012. One of them in near mint condition might just bring close to the total if I chose to put it on a national auction site. The others are easily $700 to $800 guns in good condition.

**Fred G.** · 01-30-2016 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by martin08

If one is looking for a shooter, and is in no hurry, it is possible to get one in the $600 to $700 range, as evidenced above.

With EXTREME patience, and with a good education on the product, it is possible to find all original guns for fair money. I have three of them, with $1,500 total investment since 2012. One of them in near mint condition might just bring close to the total if I chose to put it on a national auction site. The others are easily $700 to $800 guns in good condition.

I'd like to see some photos of that near mint rifle!

**Bustachip3** · 01-30-2016 04:45 PM

And thanks to all you guys that have posted advice and responses on this thread.

Regards,

**martin08** · 01-30-2016 05:11 PM

As long as you don't mind the action still full of grease...

... well, here it is.

**LJUTIC** · 01-30-2016 06:05 PM

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