CMP to auction an M40......

[pmclaine]

Too bad the powers that be cant get over the gun phobia, shut down Capt Crunch, and allow more firearms to generate funds for a good cause.

I suppose someone so inclined will claim the bidders are gang members or terrorists solely purchasing this rifle to commit crimes.

[1shot]

Its up to $12K+ with 6 days to go. Will easily surpass $15K. My guess is that it will hit $20K.

Cheers!

[Garandy]

Ive been predicting 20 large

[dobek]

$23k - - - anyone else?

Steve

[da gimp]

Not just 2 guys with deep pockets, but at least 3 of em are seriously hunting this rifle. Look @ the bid history.

[bd1]

Better lay your $$$ down. At $24/oz + change I think silver looks stronger.

[Tony-in-NH]

My Guess 25K +

[Garandy]

Over 35 large, 5 min to go...crazy..I said 20 large...must be a rare bird, but Id rather have a USMC 1903A1 with Unertl

[Johnny in Texas]

I was right Insanely and Disgustingly expensive. I never even looked at the Auction. WOW I would not Trust FEDEX with that one. I think personal delivery is in order.

As Frank Romano would say "Holy Crap".

[Garandy]

36.3 ,,,over

[usmc69]

Probably two guys with no money screwing around. Their bidder numbers did not have any auction won behind their bidder number.

[1shot]

There were at least two individuals, according to folks at the CMP, that wanted this rifle really bad. One was a doctor, the other a high end collector. They both have the funds. Looks like my M-40 just increased in value. I am happy!

1shot

[Weasel]

I sorry but there is no way it is worth 36.3g's but there is an old saying it's worth was someone is willing to pay for it.

[Johnny P]

Recently a Singer 1911A1 pistol sold at auction for somewhere just north of $165,000, which was almost $100,000 over what was expected. All the Singer owners were salivating over how much theirs had gone up, but within weeks another was sold at auction for less than half that amount. It just depends on how much two people want the same thing, and in no way establishes a hard value for every one like it.

[Badgerord]

Johnny P, you are absolutely right.

The CMP probably has 5 more to sell, wouldn't that suck!

Marty
Badger Ordnance