Auction Mystery: Is that an M1C Sniper???

[rcathey]

Good morning, all!

Another riveting auction mystery to follow along with. Only this time, it will be less of a reveal and I will require audience participation. I've been in contact with a forum member already that will surely be along to weigh in.

I might have snagged an M1C for a killer deal. I'll let the pictures do some talking before I proceed:

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There were more pictures but these are the most relevant 4.

Now, I know that the serial number needs to fall between 3.1 and 3.8 to be a possible sniper and that they fall in distinct blocks within that range. The only photo that comes close to showing the serial number obscures it though I do believe it starts with a 3. That's the fun mystery part!

As you can see it's stripped except for the mount. If it's genuine, I figure I paid about $1k less than it's worth. If it's not genuine, I probably overpaid by a couple hundred.

I should be able to pick it up tonight and I can post more pictures thereafter. Once I know the serial number, we'll be able to make a determination on authenticity.

So join in the anticipation with me, fellas!

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[Gil Boyd]

Certainly looks close, good luck

[browningautorifle]

I would have asked the serial number in clear, no mystery.

[rcathey]

I've been bitten that way before. I don't want anyone that may be bidding against me to know that information. If I ask, the auctioneer may decide to update the description.

Besides, where's the fun in that? These mysteries wouldn't be any fun if I won every time . It's like that Twilight Zone episode: "But when you win every time, that ain't gambling, that's charity!"

[Snowman1510]

Looking forward to how this will turn out. Staying tuned.

[rcathey]

The rifle is in my mitts!
Serial Number: 3452852

I’ll have to get some more pics tomorrow for show and tell!

[Bob Seijas]

Confirmed M1C... it was already in our database

[rcathey]

Confirmed M1C... it was already in our database

Well if that doesn’t make up for the nasty Israeli blank ammo that was in the mystery box, I don’t know what does!

Thank you beyond words for the confirmation, Bob!!!

[henry r]

nice! looking forward to the pics.

do you have a suitable scope or is that next on the list?

[rcathey]

do you have a suitable scope or is that next on the list?

I’m bidding on a few rifles now (various types) that have Lyman Alaskans on them. That would be quite suitable though not super authentic. I do have some bids in on a couple different M82 scopes too though.

I’m in a bit of a spot with this one, really. I know about what they’re worth and could certainly use that cash infusion...but I also know it’s unlikely I’d get the chance to obtain one again if I let this one go! Might just have to see how the bonus is this year before making any rash decisions