value of 1908 mauser
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Perhaps the second time will be the charm ?
Some people were posting prices from 10-20 years ago but I believe they have changed as a number of those rifles, I am sure, were turned into sporters of some sort or another. Prices from that time just don't work for the market today as my good friend has told me during the numerous occasions he has sold his milsurps.
I have seen some pretty beat up 1908s, yours is certainly on the top end, in my opinion. It looks like it was made yesterday.
Sure there are some small dents on the stock but you have to remember that some of those came from the packing crate she was put in and probably from a former collector when she was imported into Canada.
Value ? Well Ellwood Epps has a D+T example with mis-matched bolt for $370 so I imagine yours would be somewhere between $500-800 ?
Your tough point will be that a number of collectors, who happened to have a picking during those importing times, have the same type of minty, matching, examples in their closets already. However, you never know what will happen, we'll need some more opinion of today's market value for a 1908 in your condition before settling on a price.
Some people were posting prices from 10-20 years ago but I believe they have changed as a number of those rifles, I am sure, were turned into sporters of some sort or another. Prices from that time just don't work for the market today as my good friend has told me during the numerous occasions he has sold his milsurps.
I have seen some pretty beat up 1908s, yours is certainly on the top end, in my opinion. It looks like it was made yesterday.
Sure there are some small dents on the stock but you have to remember that some of those came from the packing crate she was put in and probably from a former collector when she was imported into Canada.
Value ? Well Ellwood Epps has a D+T example with mis-matched bolt for $370 so I imagine yours would be somewhere between $500-800 ?
Your tough point will be that a number of collectors, who happened to have a picking during those importing times, have the same type of minty, matching, examples in their closets already. However, you never know what will happen, we'll need some more opinion of today's market value for a 1908 in your condition before settling on a price.
IMHO, about $400 tops. It's missing the cleaning rod and has several dings. The price goes up dramatically when they come with matching bayonets, slings and factory targets. I've seen pristine examples go as high as $1500 with all accessories included. They go to the next level, Excellent with matching bayo and sling $800 - $1000. Next Very Good All accessories but obviously used $500 -$800. Very Good, mismatched bayo, may or may not have a sling, obviously used $350 - $600. Very Good, matching numbers, no sling or bayonet $300 - $450. Good only, no accessories, missing cleaning rod, etc, $300 - $400. Anything lesser, whatever a buyer is willing to pay.
Well, when you sell your 1908, I now know it is not mint and unissued anymore so I'll just offer what people were paying for the "regular" 1908s 20 years ago, not adjusted for inflation, and see how it goes
.The OP is asking a good question on value, I offered what I felt would have been correct given the state of his rifle and based on what I have seen at my gunshop, the EE, and a few gunshows. I admit, I may be wrong but who is perfect with value in today's market for a particular milsurp anyway ?
Instead of laughing at my posts, why not offer him a good price range backed up with some current evidence ? That way we are all happy in the end.
Well, when you sell your 1908, I now know it is not mint and unissued anymore so I'll just offer what people were paying for the "regular" 1908s 20 years ago, not adjusted for inflation, and see how it goes
The OP is asking a good question on value, I offered what I felt would have been correct given the state of his rifle and based on what I have seen at my gunshop, the EE, and a few gunshows. I admit, I may be wrong but who is perfect with value in today's market for a particular milsurp anyway ?
Instead of laughing at my posts, why not offer him a good price range backed up with some current evidence ? That way we are all happy in the end.
that's exactly what I did in his last thread...
BTW Bearhunter hit the nail on the head with his pricing, very realistic.
check out P S Militaria, they sell a Mod 1935 in excellent to "new" condition
for $ 700.00.
This should give you a realistic idea what these rifles are worth today.
Also, it should explain why I found one last year, in mint condition, for only $450. Not 20 years ago as you want people to believe.
keep up the good work.
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