1903 Mark I prices

[duggaboy]

I just went through the gunshop here in Beaver, utah, and found a 1903 Mk I for sale, not in great shape, redone metal, poorly I think, and the guy still is askin g $2,500.00. Is this reality or just bravado? thanks, duggaboy

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[Neal Myers]

1) Lack of knowledge, &
2) Wishful thinking.

An ALL ORIGINAL Mark I, at that price may be worth considering; they are quite difficult to find. But, a refinished one is worth about the same as any other common refinished 03 or 03A3.

[Calif-Steve]

Remember, that gunshop only needs one fool. "Let the buyer beware".

[Kirk]

There were 100,000 Mark 1s made so they are not uncommon. What is difficult to find is a Mark 1 with all the special parts that make it a Mark 1. These, beside the cut out in the receiver, are: sear & trigger assembly; magazine cut off & spindle and the stock, which had a relief cut to match the ejection port in the receiver. A Mark 1 with all the correct parts in exellent condition is greatly overpriced at $2500, even $1500, perhaps even $1000.

[duggaboy]

nice info, somewhat the same as I thought , but I have to remember that someone may and I say may, want to have this gun far more than I, thanks, jay