I had posted before (on the other forum) asking for info on the relative value of a consigned 1.6 million Springfield that turned out to be a Blue Sky repatriot. The rifle was marked at $700, but, as the post below shows, the owner was willing to go lower. Here was the original post:

Quote Originally Posted by Bob Womack
I've come across a 1.6 million (May '43) Springfield Garandicon in a gun shop:
The usual assortment of parts - mostly Springfield
Milled trigger guard
Extremely tight, smooth trigger
Tight, crisp locking mechanism
Hooded rear site
Cleanly re-parkerized receiver with barrel apparently attached when re-parked (parked rim of chamber)
Barrel fails the bullet wear test (all the way up to the cartridge) and I have no clue as to head space
Very nice stock furniture, one color, sanded at some point - no cartouches visible
Newish-looking web sling
Cleaning kit in butt storage area
The whole rifle is clean and well-cared for
Owner will let it go for $600.
Is that worth the bux?
After several replies on CSPicon saying it wasn't worth the price with a used-up barrel, I went back to the store and asked the salesman to call the owner and ask if he would take $500. He made the call. When he returned, he said,

"The owner says that since the CMPicon now has a waiting list (news to me), he is withdrawing the offer to go down to $600 and now wants the full original $700."

Holy mackerel. I said "thanks" and left.

I'm having a little trouble getting to a match. I can't find a local range that will allow me to demonstrate putting 50 rounds safely downrange and fill out the CMP form, so the CMP option has become a little rough for me. On the advice of the forum I went down to a gun show this weekend because there are usually deals there. The best deal I found was a mixmaster for $1099. Hello.

I suppose the best idea is to just keep my eyes open for a while?

Bob
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