Baba Louie
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Put one on layaway. On consignment, asking $2200. Definitely split receiver markings for scope base. Redfield base, weaver scope, scant stock but no proof marks... but the barrel (RA 43) has a hooded front sight in place (which is my reason for asking ??), finish running around 85%.
If I could take off the front sight and saw parkerizing beneath, I'd feel pretty reassured... but the question lingers none the less.
It could be a rebuild, but I doubt anyone would add a front sight to an authentic 03-A4 destroying real value.
It is what it is, and at least it has the A4 receiver, which is interesting unto itself and will add to my 03Mk1 (Pederson cutout) and rebarrelled (SA 5-38) 03 pair.
So the 3 main questions would be:
Value of an A4 receiver as is unto itself?
Value as a (potential) A4 sniper clone (even tho' it wears a front sight and I'm pretty sure it was never a sniper)?
If you've got an RA1903-A4 (honest sniper or otherwise) can you tell me a little (or a lot) about it?
(Note to self... Buy Canfield's and Brophy's books)
I blame Gewehr98 and his homebuilt clone (I lust after your entire collection sir) and I will buy it, because it needs a loving home yada yada. Simply curious as to what is correct and values associated with same and clones. (Old family tradition of buying high, selling low, doncha know? )
Once I get it home and put some rounds downrange, I'll see about taking a photo or two.
If I could take off the front sight and saw parkerizing beneath, I'd feel pretty reassured... but the question lingers none the less.
It could be a rebuild, but I doubt anyone would add a front sight to an authentic 03-A4 destroying real value.
It is what it is, and at least it has the A4 receiver, which is interesting unto itself and will add to my 03Mk1 (Pederson cutout) and rebarrelled (SA 5-38) 03 pair.
So the 3 main questions would be:
Value of an A4 receiver as is unto itself?
Value as a (potential) A4 sniper clone (even tho' it wears a front sight and I'm pretty sure it was never a sniper)?
If you've got an RA1903-A4 (honest sniper or otherwise) can you tell me a little (or a lot) about it?
(Note to self... Buy Canfield's and Brophy's books)
I blame Gewehr98 and his homebuilt clone (I lust after your entire collection sir) and I will buy it, because it needs a loving home yada yada. Simply curious as to what is correct and values associated with same and clones. (Old family tradition of buying high, selling low, doncha know? )
Once I get it home and put some rounds downrange, I'll see about taking a photo or two.