Well I saw an ad in the paper about a 1928 M1 in 308. I got to think the M1's were not made until the 30's and in 30-06. He also said it was made be Springfield. Well I had to get more info on this one so I call the number and an older guy answers the phone. He said it was an M1 but not a Garand. I asked him if it was a semi-auto and he said yes. I asked him if it looked like a M1 Grand and he said yes. Well I told him I not to sell it I would get it but I would be a few hours before I get there.
Well I get there and it is a rough bolt action Russian model 28 military rifle :banghead:. I spoke to the old guy for a while about firearms and came to the conclusion he just did not know much about guns. He had some health problems and was selling some of his guns since he could not use them anymore. Well he had a couple of people call before I got there to buy it and he had told them it was sold.
I was not going to buy this rifle because it was not worth more than 125-150. He was asking double that. He had a Ruger Security Six in 357 mag. with a 2 1/2"- 3" barrel. It was in nice shape, but had a little bluing wear on the barrel. I would rate if about 95% because of the wear. Well after having the guy hold the rifle I felt I had to buy some thing so I give him 260 for it, but he was asking 300.00. I really did not know anything about it but figured it was worth 225-250 and it had a trigger as smooth as any Smith I have seen. Well it looks like it was worth about 200.00 book value.
Looking back I am a little sick, but I would have felt worst not buying anything. I think he was selling to pay for some medical bills. I am sure he was not being dishonest about the rifle. My wife was with me and she agreed we should have bought something from the guy. I have been wanting a 357 mag with a 3-4†barrel. I am sure the gun has not been shot much.
Well I get there and it is a rough bolt action Russian model 28 military rifle :banghead:. I spoke to the old guy for a while about firearms and came to the conclusion he just did not know much about guns. He had some health problems and was selling some of his guns since he could not use them anymore. Well he had a couple of people call before I got there to buy it and he had told them it was sold.
I was not going to buy this rifle because it was not worth more than 125-150. He was asking double that. He had a Ruger Security Six in 357 mag. with a 2 1/2"- 3" barrel. It was in nice shape, but had a little bluing wear on the barrel. I would rate if about 95% because of the wear. Well after having the guy hold the rifle I felt I had to buy some thing so I give him 260 for it, but he was asking 300.00. I really did not know anything about it but figured it was worth 225-250 and it had a trigger as smooth as any Smith I have seen. Well it looks like it was worth about 200.00 book value.
Looking back I am a little sick, but I would have felt worst not buying anything. I think he was selling to pay for some medical bills. I am sure he was not being dishonest about the rifle. My wife was with me and she agreed we should have bought something from the guy. I have been wanting a 357 mag with a 3-4†barrel. I am sure the gun has not been shot much.
