Gentlemen- I'm in the process of doing a little research for a post deployment purchase....have wanted an A4 for about 15 years now, more or less since about the time the 1903 bug bit me, and I think I should have sufficient $$$ available by time I get home from Afghanistan later this year. I'd appreciate any specific references for this rifle that would give me a decent heads up as far as what to look for in the details when making a purchase. I've got a decent working knowledge of 03s and 03A3s, but I'm admittedly short when it comes to background on A4s.

Also, I've been looking at a few different rifles online and see prices ranging from about $3000up to about $4500. One that I'm curious about is up on Gunbroker now, listed as a rebuild- wearing a Lyman Alaskan scope:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=337117306

I know the scope isn't correct, but all else being equal, I'd appreciate some feedback on it if anyone has time, given that the photos are pretty decent, not a bad subject to learn a few things from. Also- what would the value of the scope tend to run? Just curious, appreciate the insight!