[nwellons]

Not sure why it went for so much. Did I miss something?
http://www.auctionarms.com/Closed/DisplayItem.cfm?ItemNum=8928338.0

At least it had a cleaning rod and handguard.

 

[CH]

Looks like a regular Finned m/91 with Finn two piece stock. If I needed one I'd pay 100€ max.

 

[ProGun1]

It sold for that much because people are nuts. There was only one bidder with any sense and he started and ended at $220.

 

[ij70]

Supply and demand. In US supply is limited and demand is growing.

 

[badger]

For that kind of money I demand a different supply.

regards
badger

 

[rocker98]

Buyer has some interesting feedback on AA (zip) and eBay (50/50). This will probably show up again.

Nice rifle though.

 

[Tiglath-Pileser]

Buyer has some interesting feedback on AA (zip) and eBay (50/50). This will probably show up again.

Nice rifle though.

That, and it was an Antique, opening it up to more than the C&R crowd and those willing to go through FFL01.

 

[vintovka]

$655 is a lot of profit over what was another $29.95 century special.

 

[learjet60]

I was watching that one too. I couldn't believe what it went for!

 

[Ihatemacs]

I agree, that's alot but...if you need an 1894 Tula for your collection, try to find another one. The market will bring what it will bear. Glad I got my 1893 Tula when I did, looks like I may not ever get a shot at an 1894 or gulp, an 1892. I have seen 2 1892 dated M91's hit the open auction sites since I started collecting Finnish rifles. 1 Tula and 1 Chatelraut (sp?). Both went HIGH. So high that it would make this 1894 look like a bargain.

 

[ThreeJs]

The rear sight base is fairly atypical. Wonder if that was done in Finland, or in the states.

 

[Acutus]

The renumbering was done in Finland, as was the extra 200m notch.

 

[Makist]

Buyer has some interesting feedback on AA (zip) and eBay (50/50). This will probably show up again.

Nice rifle though.

Nice for sure.

His Ebay rating is actually for a total of 151 transactions, all of which are positive. Auctionarms really ought to look into how the Ebay rating is displayed, it could really throw a scare into someone.

 

[ksstargazer]

With the fear of a gun ban from the Obama Administration, there is quite a bit of interest in the "non gun" status of antiques. It is being promoted anyway in some circles.

 

[ThreeJs]

The renumbering was done in Finland, as was the extra 200m notch.

The numbers are common, but I have not seen a rear sight with the steps shaped like that.

 

[rmf762]

Because it is in the rare 7.63X54 Cal.