Rock Island Auction sold serial number 197 last September for over 28K. This is an interesting rifle that has been around quite awhile and was known to collectors on the east coast. The interesting feature is that the guide ribs were welded to correct the seventh round problem yet this rifle still retained the gas trap barrel, original follower rod marked C-46014, keystone & comp springs. Both front and rear hand guards had the drawing numbers too. The rear sight was very early with the numbered pinion. This rifle was sold in 2001 as a incomplete rifle for $2700.00 as the following parts were missing: stock & butt plate, trigger housing, front hand guard spacer, bolt and front sight. Obviously, the missing parts were replaced.
The interesting question, could a gas trap rifle have had the low guide rib correction and remain in the original configuration _ i think the selling price is a excellent indicator
The interesting question, could a gas trap rifle have had the low guide rib correction and remain in the original configuration _ i think the selling price is a excellent indicator
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