Quote Originally Posted by ssgross View Post
can you share some pictures?
deciding to refinish or re-parkerize a parts queen after bringing it back to it's original glory is always the very last decision for me. I like my parts queens to shoot well, and I love caressing them on the firing line knowing that my own hands did the work. I don't really care what others would be willing to pay for it (to a point) - that will be my kids' problem. If they shoot well, I'm willing to spend the extra money for a trip to the "rifle spa", knowing I won't be selling it for a better one.
On the other hand, you don't want to get swindled out of the gate and flush cash in a money-pit project. If you can pick up a broken or neglected sporter right now at the price you gave, with parts still readily available to bring it back, and total cost < $1000 or so when you're done, I'd say you're in the right ballpark. You'll enjoy the work, and enjoy the satisfaction shooting it for years to come...unless your plan is to turn a quick profit.
I wish I could but it is for sale in a shop with no photos allowed. Since this rifle will be purchased on my C&R, it won't be for a quick profit. Your point reference this "being my kid's problem" is extremely true. If this were an all-matching Kar98kicon, Type 99, 91/30 or SHTLE/SMLE, there would be no question. I guess my issue is that with American guns, since there is no "numbers matching" process, I have a very hard time gauging their value, both historically and monetarily. Fortunately, I'm not in this to make money (my kids are going to get it all!), but as you say, I don't want to go too deep into a "money pit." I'm thinking this may be one of those projects where I just bring it back to its full glory and as you say, enjoy the work and the final results. Thanks!
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