Quote Originally Posted by Aragorn243 View Post
Value as with anything are what two people are willing to negotiate for. This particular rifle is in rough shape, very worn, cracked stock. Pluses include some interesting unit markings and the sight hood. The US market was flooded with these a few years ago with them selling for roughly $100-$150. Most were like new, reconditioned. I have not seen the market change too much since them. A slight uptick but not much. I do not often see them at the shows so the source has dried up. Prices should continue to inch up but it's not a particularly popular rifle or caliber. To a collector, that yours is basically original is a bonus. To a shooter, not so much. I'd say you got a deal. I wouldn't have passed on it. The dies are worth $30-$40 alone.
I agree and it's a very fair assessment. Locally they're not too common and without an import mark, is uncommon.

It's got character, and a good bit of it. The butt plate dents aren't new, most of the scuffs in general don't seem to be new marks. Plus it fills a niche in the WW1/2 collection.