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    Rarity of Original Pre-WW1 Service Rifles

    Good evening, Gentlemen,

    I believe that pre-WW1 NRA or "sales" rifles in original condition are occasionally available. But would I be correct in the notion that those rifles issued to the military that have not been rearsonaled or altered in some way are fairly rare?

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    Yes...
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    Yes indeed. That's why they command high prices.
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    But I have four of such unaltered 03's made during WWI, so they can be found. None of mine appear to have ever been on a battlefield.
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    Not what he asked Fred.
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    Yes, My error... PRE WWI rifles. My mistake. Thanks for the correction Jim.
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    The earlier ones have flowery numbers...but that one's still nice Rick.
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    The earlier ones have flowery numbers...but that one's still nice Rick.
    Like this one ...





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