I'm looking at a m1903 that has a early receiver and barrel, I'm curious what a good offer for it would be? What should I be looking for to get an idea of its value.
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One would think - at least before this last year's nonsense. That's what I've paid for them in the past. But we're seeing garden variety SKS's that cost $200 years ago go for over 600+ dollars now. Some of them more than that...If not bubba's I think a low numbered should be between $550-$650.
JMHO
I've known that some Eddystones were suspect because of their receivers but what's the source for this on the 1903s?Serial ranges below 800,000 for Springfields and 250,000 for Rock Islands usually go for less than later models, as they are widely regarded as unsafe to shoot due to soft receivers. You should be able to find one for $600ish
Most cite Hatcher but only a small percentage have actually read his report or understand it.I've known that some Eddystones were suspect because of their receivers but what's the source for this on the 1903s?
Yeah, I've read it and I interpret it a little differently than you. For one thing, it was "brittle" receivers, not soft. There were also numerous tests on the rifles and although that some as you state were not newly issued for service, those that had been issued were allowed to stay fielded.Most cite Hatcher but only a small percentage have actually read his report or understand it.