The other day at the bar I bumped into the guy I got my Steyr Mannlicher from, and over a couple of drinks we got to talking about his travels. He recently came across a Mosin sniper, with the matching serial scope for sale semi locally. I don't recall off the top of my head what he said the price was, we were fairly deep in libation, but it didn't seem too unreasonable, today he texted to see if I was interested or not, and later texted again to tell me it will be awhile, as the shop owner just tested positive....so I have a bit of time, provided he lives and all.
What is the REALISTIC price these should be fetching? Searches around show some pretty insane high prices, and I don't keep up with Mosins enough to know if I could potentially be getting a spectacular deal. Since all prices seem to be a little on the insane side currently. On GB I saw one with a bid of $700 with a BIN of $850...ONE picture.
A couple others were in the $1200 range, no bids.
I want to say the number I was told was $700 firm. I dunno if hex or round, year or anything...but my interest is piqued. Considering Cabela's (yeah I know) is selling plain ol' ratty wartime beaverchew round receivers for $350, I am a little taken aback as just a few years back I got my prewar for $120...well, I guess seven is more than a few...but still.
Should I consider it or run away?