Pls remove

[mux 69]

Thanks

 

[Potashminer]

It is a "free market" - only takes one motivated buyer to cough up the coin for that seller. Really has nothing to do with what a next buyer might pay to the next seller for next item. For example, the serial number might match up to be the rifle issued to the buyer's GrandPa - some would, and are able to, pay a lot for that. Most would not be willing to, or are not able to pay, as much?? Can't say I put a lot of weight in a "going rate" idea - how badly does seller want to sell; how badly does buyer want to buy, and is buyer able to pay??

As the saying goes "money talks" - in this case, goes to a notion called "effective demand" - want to buy, and are able to pay.

 

[mux 69]

Totally understand that aspect , not saying it's overpriced , was just curious if anyone has seen another go for this kind of cash,

 

[machman]

I noticed the seller had a letter from Winchester, but I'd think the original bill of sale to the Ranger who bought it would be better provenance. I can't recall, did it have the optional front sling band?
The seller can ask what he pleases but IMO he's shooting for the stars.

 

[Potashminer]

... but IMO he's shooting for the stars.

Some sellers seem to do that. Very occasionally get lucky.... Does not establish a "going rate", IMHO.