[Tom2]

I doubt it will still be there in two weeks at 225 unless it is total junker or the bore is shot out. You can count on paying twice that or more for a nice one at most places. They were used extensively in WW1 and were like in reserve or used by guards and stuff in WW2 like the A3. Collectable guns too. Most that were refurbed were parkerised instead of blued for WW2 purposes and may have replacement barrels. If the park. looks a really light gray and perfect it might have been more recently redone, the original finish should be darker and probably show some wear. It might not be a bargain if the bore is shot though. Still could resell it for your 225 with no loss even if the bore was roughish, IMO. I would think it would almost have to be a rusted falling apart sporterised one to get that low in price around here! If you want it better get it asap. Unless it has "problems" that you don't want to deal with right now.