Nice Rem. 03A3 Found, Need Apx. Value

[CPC]

My only comment it that without pictures one can only speculate especially with words like rust, dark barrel, etc., what a value would be as percentages of finish are ill defined in any reference. Plus as been discussed before, everyone sees something a little different in each rifle. I have not read the word blued anywhere in the conversation, only parkerized. We know an original rifle would have some parts that are not parked. A friend found a similar rifle recently and said almost exactly the same thing.. all R parts, great looking rifle, etc. and the guy wanted $1.2K for it. When I looked at it, it was a very nice rifle but all the parts were green or parked, etc. so it had been through a rebuild at some time but I it did not have a rebuild stamp and was no where worth $1.2K. Pictures really do make a difference on a high value weapons because slight problems can vary prices considerably.

[coltgrabber]

For what it's worth, I bought a Remington 03A3, barrel date 1943, in 99% condition a couple of weeks ago at a show. The stock had been replaced, apparently at the arsenal or unit, with a P marked (no circle), "R" marked in the cutoff, no inspector, stock for $825.00. Rest of the "R" marks were where they were supposed to be. Park was greenish where it was supposed to be. Asking was $895. This rifle is so minty I would not put it on a table for under $1,000.00, however. If it had been the original stock, I suspect it would have been $1,000. I know where I can buy a 100% correct/condition Smith-Corona for $925.00 now. Are these things just cheaper in Arkansas?