all my rifles must be shooters, not vault queens. I am not really worried about stock markings, all parts like numbered, rebuild marks or dates. It can be a mixmaster beater, not cut down or sporterized, but all parts must work together and it must be safe and reliable. So with all that said, what would be a fair purchase price for such a Model of 1917; if I can come across one?
My children and grand-children build intrinsic value into something by sharing and using it and passing it down not putting it away for possible future appreciation.