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Deepsearn
12-31-2015, 03:34
Hi,
I'm looking at this to possibly purchase. It's advertised as an NRA Sporter but I have my doubts. The receiver is a RIA with Serial # 338533. It has a Vaver rear sight and the barrel is marked '43. Can anyone give me an idea what exactly it is? Thanks in advance!

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Smokeeaterpilot
12-31-2015, 05:21
This is not an NRA sporter.

Most likely mail order gunsmith alteration from the 50s or later.

PhillipM
12-31-2015, 05:22
There are no RIA NRA sporters. Sorry

Deepsearn
12-31-2015, 06:40
Thanks for the responses! That's what I figured. Can you give me an idea of what would be a fair price for it?

Major Tom
01-01-2016, 08:26
Neat rear sight tho.

chuckindenver
01-01-2016, 09:04
1903 RIA, made up to look like a NRA sporter.. A3 barrel.. ect.
750 to 800.00

Herschel
01-01-2016, 11:55
Without a picture of the complete stock I can't tell if the stock has the orignal buttplate. If it has, and the stock has not been modified, I would suggest the stock and barrel band is worth $450.00+ as NRA Sporter stocks are very hard to find. The Vaver rear sight was last available for sale in 1950 or 1951 so this rifle was probably put together prior to that time. I agree with chuckindenver's suggested value.

Deepsearn
01-01-2016, 06:12
Thank you all for your input!