Thanks Sunray.

I understand it will cost some cash to make this rifle GI again, (not orig) stock ($100-200), sight ($50), buttplate ($20-50),
re-park and who knows what else.
But to me this isnt Apples to CMP M1 Apples they WERE GI and not in this rifles current condition for that price.

The dovetail does concern me as he has a Williams sight on this now that slides in the dovetail but
has set screws that anchor down on the back of the receiver. Wobbily, probably.

And no clue on how she shoots either.

Bottom line is he wants to trade a mint S&W .357 with holster, belt and ammo for that M1.
I'm not biting on that, hence the $400 appraisal.
Think I'll just walk away........

Raggs