Greetings, I got a phone call late last night from an old close friend. Another good friend has decided to start selling off his rifles and this guy is an old match shooter. I didn't even know he had this NM M1 but then again he bought it before I was born.
In the Mid 1950's my friend shot at Camp Perry and was allowed to purchase the NM M1 he had been shooting. He estimates it has 550 rounds total through it. He has the government release papers but he is reluctant to let them out of his hands as his address has not changed.
Question: I want this rifle, how much should I pay with and without the paperwork? I want to make sure I am fair. I have not yet seen the rifle but I will assume it is in very nice condition knowing my friend and how he is with his rifles. Since he purchased it in person after competing with the rifle there is no packaging, just the rifle and maybe or maybe not the paperwork.
Thank You In Advance.