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9/21/2010 2:26:59 PM EDT
What is a good price for these rifles? Any things in particular I should look for?
9/21/2010 3:46:19 PM EDT
[#1]
They seem to have come down in price, like a lot of other guns lately.  I see nice examples selling for $250. - $325.  I stumbled on one in January for $199. which I jumped on.  I found the correct sling & bayonet for it which I paid $25. for.

I was at a flea market two weeks ago and saw one that looked to be in 100% condition for $300.   And, I probably could have talked him down a couple of bucks from there.  I'll probably regret it some day.  The thing looked BRAND NEW.

As far as what to look for...just the normal stuff like matching numbers and a strong bore.  I also like a nice sharp crest on top of the receiver - some of them are ground off.
9/21/2010 4:40:20 PM EDT
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They seem to have come down in price, like a lot of other guns lately.  I see nice examples selling for $250. - $325.  I stumbled on one in January for $199. which I jumped on.  I found the correct sling & bayonet for it which I paid $25. for.



I was at a flea market two weeks ago and saw one that looked to be in 100% condition for $300.   And, I probably could have talked him down a couple of bucks from there.  I'll probably regret it some day.  The thing looked BRAND NEW.



As far as what to look for...just the normal stuff like matching numbers and a strong bore.  I also like a nice sharp crest on top of the receiver - some of them are ground off.


This.



I bought both of mine for $100 back in 2006, but prices quickly rose to just under $400 in the next few years.



They have seemed to stabilize and may have even dropped some.



Just look for one with a decent bore and good park.



 
9/26/2010 1:17:17 AM EDT
[#3]
I really hate you guys.  I don't think I've ever seen one for under $400 for years, and the last $400 one I saw looked like it had been dragged behind a truck.
9/27/2010 5:45:03 PM EDT
[#4]
I paid 200 for mine last February. My father in law bought it at some estate sale, I paid him 400 bucks for the FR-8 and a Swedish M-96. But that's about the only time I've gotten lucky.
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