The owner wants US$1,775.00.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976459701.htm

Certainly too rich for my blood. I don't think I'd pay that much even if I had the money.

Move the decimal point to the left one place, then it would be about right. It looks like a 1959 Wby. wantabe.

Hog Killer

Unless is has some history behind it. It is way over price. One has to look at the features and workmanship. The more custom add on the higher the price. Model 70 type safety ect. But I would think around 200 to 300 would be right.

If that is a burris scope it is worth 150 or so If is is a off brand adds nothing to rifle.

350 to 400 at high end 200 at the low end.

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I gave $225 for this one

I tried to make the pictures bigger but alas I am inept at best when it comes to tech stuff. I bought this rifle at a gun show a few years ago, it has a Shilen barrel, and a Timney trigger. The scope in the pictures is a Tasco WC, it has a Burris 2.5 on it now. I would agree, that unless there is something REALLY special about the one in your picture, the decimal is in the wrong place. That said, they are a really good action, at least IMO. Some of the military ones are creeping up there in price though.

DGK

A military issue, in excellent orignal condition, would be closer in price than the rebuild!

The DCM sold the 03A3's to NRA members around 1960. A new one cost $20 and a refurbished one cost $10. I got one and my dad got the other. They shot well but were plain and "cheap".

So I traded them both for a sporterized Mauser. Today that Mauser might be worth $300.

The collector prices of the 03A3's have gone crazy. Taking the collector factor out of the value I would rate a 03A3 as a $250 gun today.

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Originally posted by 500grains:


The owner wants US$1,775.00.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976459701.htm

To quote the late Jack O'Connor. "Some of the stocks I've seen on rifles would abort a lady crocodile."
My next question is what kind of whacky weed is the seller smoking? I gave $180 for a 1950's sported 1917 Enfield that was nicer looking and $135 for a 1950s style 1903A3 Sporter not six months ago.
My thoughts? That price is way out of line.
Paul B.

Could be an early Winslow ... abow the same taste. They were "exotic" but were actually well built with very nice woods and beautiful fits.

Damn shame they displayed taste that would embarrass a N'Orlyns pimp. ;>

So here is my take on it:

value of action $150 (maybe less if screwed up)
value of barrel $20 (maybe)
value of stock $zero
value of scope $zero (I am no satisfied with Burris)

TOTAL: $170

Hey in that case I would want $10,000.00 for my 1903 Springfield......

Actually I'd tell the guy to go suck an egg.....

Maybe he just misplaced his decimal point on the price tag....

Some guys think they have a gold mine...

Guy has spent too much time shopping in antique stores with the wife....

cheers
seafire

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$170

I'd even add $30 for "nostalgic/collectors" value just so I wouldn't hurt the guys feelings.
That's $200 MAX and he pays the shipping.

I think the fellow is just like everybody else.
We all tend to think "our" stuff is worth more when we are selling it, and we all tend to think the "other guy's" stuff is worth less when we are trying to buy it.

Eventually there is a manifestation of mutual assent and the deal gets done. Or, in other words, its worth what somebody will pay for it.