A friend of mine showed me this rifle about a year ago and I asked to buy it and he said no, he was saving it to hand down to his boys. I don't think his boys will be able to legally own guns before it's over anyway so I am going to try to buy it again tomorrow. I really think if I put $3000 cash in front of him I may take it home. Then he can buy three normal rifles for the boys and the M1A1 will have a new home where it will be appreciated. Here is the rifle, he has had it for 35 years. Should I give $3000 for this rifle?