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    Auction Mystery: Is that an M1C Sniper???

    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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    Certainly looks close, good luck
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    I would have asked the serial number in clear, no mystery.
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    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!"

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    Looking forward to how this will turn out. Staying tuned.
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    The rifle is in my mitts!
    Serial Number: 3452852

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

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    M1C

    Confirmed M1C... it was already in our database
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Seijasicon View Post
    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!!!

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    nice! looking forward to the pics.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by henry r View Post
    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

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