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arttodd3
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Post by arttodd3 »

Pretty decent looking '84! You would have to look for awhile to find a better one.
Bitman
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Post by Bitman »

Thanks Guys,
I'm trying to help out the LGS guy, as he doesn't do the internet thing.
It's a really clean rifle, I'll take pictures Monday, but don't think I can post them.
Might have to email them to someone, and have them post pics for me.
Fred Gaarde
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Post by Fred Gaarde »

There were 19 more rifles just like it in their case that was sold off to someone, possibly in the 1940’s or 1950’s.
Unissued and mint.
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Dick Hosmer
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BUT, you know that Major Tom just sold one only a bit nicer for $3200 at Simpsons? IF I were still buying, I'd probably have given you $1200. The guys at Allentown are probably jaded.
kenneth
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I thought my 84 was decent but yours is fanatics. Anyway hang in there remember 1903's and M1 Carbines I can remember seeing them muzzle down in large wooden barrels in backwoods gun shops for 15 to 25 dollars Those days are gone,
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carlsr
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Dick Hosmer wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:01 am BUT, you know that Major Tom just sold one only a bit nicer for $3200 at Simpsons? IF I were still buying, I'd probably have given you $1200. The guys at Allentown are probably jaded.
I seen that it sold but didn't know how much it sold for. I figured mine is worth between 1500.00 to maybe 1900.00 which is why I was asking for 1200.00. I would make a couple dollars and if purchased by a vendor they would make a couple bucks. But no sale was made so now it's back in the rack.
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carlsr
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kenneth wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:17 pm I thought my 84 was decent but yours is fanatics. Anyway hang in there remember 1903's and M1 Carbines I can remember seeing them muzzle down in large wooden barrels in backwoods gun shops for 15 to 25 dollars Those days are gone,
Thanks Kenneth, it is a nice one.
I have another with the same date which is nicer. Don't really need 2 with the same date but since I don't need to sell it, it is now back in the rack😁
Major Tom
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Post by Major Tom »

I recently sold my M84 rifle with original bayonet and scabbard and sling for $3200 at Simpsons in Galesburg, Ill. It was pristine!! Dick Hosmer has a similar one to mine with close serial numbers. I bought it years ago from Al Frasca's old website for $1400. I hated to sell the old girl, but who ever bought it I know will treat it well.
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