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1899 250/3000 rifle
Came across a very nice, original condition 1919 vintage 250 that is for sale. The fellow is asking $1500 CDN. Is this a fair price on the Canadian market. I have never had the opportunity to buy one here in western Canada,but thought he might be about $300 high. Whats your opinion fellow Canucks? Sorry don't have any pictures.
Second question not related to the 250,about when did the round counter window change from round to oval?
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I'm thinking he's about $600-$700 to high in Canada, he's asking U.S. prices.
How nice is "very nice"?
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Well I know very nice is one of those "how long is a piece of string" statements,but there were no cracks or holes and the finish and blue were what I would call excellent. The problem with starting that high is a person is even reluctant to make an offer.
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By "excellent" I'm seeing almost new in the box so $1500 is a fair price in Canada but I've never seen one that nice up here and I've been at her a few years.
Wish I could see a pic.
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Well I don't think this one would qualify as excellent. Condition is such a difficult thing to rate, in this area most of the 1899's you come across are pretty rugged so this one seems very nice. If I do get it bought, which I think is unlikely,I will post a picture. Also have an opportunity to buy a pre-war R in 300. The pictures that were sent so far are poor, but condition seems to be average to good. What would be a fair offer in your opinion. R's are very uncommon out here in SK.
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$600 would be a fair price up here for an R, pre-war, maybe $700 depending on condition.
Saw an EG in 250 in real nice shape tonight for $650.
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6 is about what I was hoping to get the R for. Did the 250 sell already? Would you be willing to share the sellers contact info by pm if you are not buying?
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It was on Canadiangunnutz yesterday, haven't looked to see if it sold yet or not.
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For some reason I never have been smart enough to get beyond logging in on that site. Will try again tonight.