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Post by green57 on Nov 18, 2008 8:36:48 GMT -5
Gents, Hello, I'm a soldier living in Germany and have been given an offer to buy a FN mode 1900. It is supposedly in original condition, its the later model with the barrel rib made in 1928. Here's a few picts. The person selling is very proud of it to the sum of $1,350. I know they are not that common in the states, but do they really bring that much when sold ? What would be a reasonable counter offer? Any help would be great, Thanks, G57
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Post by 81police on Nov 18, 2008 10:22:15 GMT -5
green57, welcome to the forum.
Here's my humble opinion after looking at your pictures. The blueing looks far too glossy to be original. The wood is pretty no doubt, but i've never seen an FN with that pattern of forearm checkering and if the metal has been reblued, the wood is suspect to be redone as well.
Good things - it's an FN 1900. It still has its operating handle bushing, the sling swivel appears to be original.
Having said all that, i'd pay $1350 for it without qualms.
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Post by tbury on Nov 18, 2008 12:22:02 GMT -5
I agree with 81 that the blue is too high gloss to be original; but it is a beautiful gun. If the bore and every thing else match I would probably buy it. What caliber?
With the small number that made it over here it would probably bring that price here. IMHO
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Post by green57 on Nov 19, 2008 4:02:51 GMT -5
81police and tbury,
Thank you for your reply.
I was thinking the same thing about the blueing but I wasn't sure. I was going to hold on my judgment until I saw it in person to see if the markings and proof marks were still sharp and to see the actual color. I was thinking the lighting and the camera flash might be distorting the color (perhaps wishful thinking, but one can hope)
With your opinions I to am thinking it has seen a hot blue tank in its past as it does look to be to bright a color for a slow rust blue finish. I'm thinking the seller it stating its in the original condition he received it in, but he is not sure of its past.
It is .35 or 9mm FN as it would be over here. He hasn't stated the condition of the bore; however. Its only a short drive from my house so after reading your posts I think it is worth the drive to check it out.
I'll let you know what I find out.
G57
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Post by Hardrada55 on Nov 19, 2008 10:15:23 GMT -5
Those things are rare enough that even ones with deficits in condition bring a pretty penny. I saw one for sale several years ago in? Dallas? at a shop that was in very average condition. It sold quickly for around $800-$900 if memory serves me correctly. $1300 is alot of money, but when will you have another chance to purchase? FWIW, the gun in the pictures above doesn't look right to my eyes either.
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Post by jasafn on Jan 31, 2010 15:56:58 GMT -5
This rifle #4327 was sold in München by Hermann Historica Auction in October 2008 for 840€ + 23% =1033€. I saw it for sale also later.
There was also other #1914 sold for 1200€ +23% at the same Auction. This one was in better condition.
-jasafn-
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