Trade Advice sought

leadcounsel · March 18, 2014, 09:41 AM

I've got the chance to trade my Polish Radom P64 for a sporterized Rock Island 1903, with a serial in the 400,000 range.

The rifle appears to have 70% blueing, and a solid stock with no issues. From the pictures, it appears to have the barrel sight cut off, and perhaps recrowned. I'm not positive.

My Radom is a standard 1970 model with 1 magazine. I have several, so it's not particularly unique to me. The pistol would be merely a range gun and doubtfully every called into duty above any of my modern handguns.

My thought is that the rifle action is excellent, and these are more historically interesting. And the receiver and action alone are probably worth the value of the P64. I think it would be at least a straight fair trade, and probably there is more value in the 1903.

I do own a few 1903s, and picked up a gem last week too. Thinking of adding this RI to my collection.

Input appreciated.

Cheapshooter · March 18, 2014, 09:49 AM

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My Radom is a standard 1970 model with 1 magazine. I have several, so it's not particularly unique to me.

One rare, but acceptable exception to rule #1.

PetahW · March 18, 2014, 10:08 AM

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AFAIK, Polish Radom 64's usually trade hands in the $200-$400 range; sporterized non-low-numbered US 1903's in the $350-$450 range.

Your pistol, your money, your choice.

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Doc Hoy · March 18, 2014, 03:09 PM

Send the P64 to me and just pay cash for the rifle.

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. Nyuk nyuk nyuk

AirCool65 · March 19, 2014, 01:21 PM

The P64's have always interested me, but the last thing I need is another type of ammunition to keep on hand.

leadcounsel · March 19, 2014, 05:40 PM

Anyone else?

leadcounsel · March 20, 2014, 04:58 PM

So I looked at the 1903 today.

It was drilled and tapped, which I know harms the value.

It is unique in that it has a two position safety (fire and safe with bolt locked) unlike any other 1903 I've seen. Every other one has had a 3 position safety.

It also had a metal plate screwed in along the left side of the receiver, almost were you'd see the Pederson device port. I've never seen that before either. I didn't see any obvious signs of any damage, but that was definitely suspect. Why would someone do that, other than to perhaps try to strengthen the receiver??

I held off on the trade, pending more research.

Buzzcook · March 21, 2014, 03:49 PM

A two position safety would be very rare if original.

SIGSHR · March 21, 2014, 04:51 PM

I'd hold off on that trade, with sporterized milsurps you don't know if was done by Joe Gunsmith-or Bubba.

gyvel · March 21, 2014, 05:02 PM

The Springfield will never have any real value, whereas the P64 will slowly increase in value as the supply dries up, as have all other former Combloc weapons.

March 18, 2014, 03:09 PM	#4
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Here's a thought Send the P64 to me and just pay cash for the rifle. . . . Nyuk nyuk nyuk __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

March 20, 2014, 04:58 PM	#7
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	So I looked at the 1903 today. It was drilled and tapped, which I know harms the value. It is unique in that it has a two position safety (fire and safe with bolt locked) unlike any other 1903 I've seen. Every other one has had a 3 position safety. It also had a metal plate screwed in along the left side of the receiver, almost were you'd see the Pederson device port. I've never seen that before either. I didn't see any obvious signs of any damage, but that was definitely suspect. Why would someone do that, other than to perhaps try to strengthen the receiver?? I held off on the trade, pending more research. Last edited by leadcounsel; March 20, 2014 at 05:17 PM.

March 21, 2014, 05:02 PM	#10
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	The Springfield will never have any real value, whereas the P64 will slowly increase in value as the supply dries up, as have all other former Combloc weapons. Last edited by gyvel; March 21, 2014 at 06:27 PM.

March 18, 2014, 09:41 AM	#1
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	Trade Radom P64 for Rock Island 1903? I've got the chance to trade my Polish Radom P64 for a sporterized Rock Island 1903, with a serial in the 400,000 range. The rifle appears to have 70% blueing, and a solid stock with no issues. From the pictures, it appears to have the barrel sight cut off, and perhaps recrowned. I'm not positive. My Radom is a standard 1970 model with 1 magazine. I have several, so it's not particularly unique to me. The pistol would be merely a range gun and doubtfully every called into duty above any of my modern handguns. My thought is that the rifle action is excellent, and these are more historically interesting. And the receiver and action alone are probably worth the value of the P64. I think it would be at least a straight fair trade, and probably there is more value in the 1903. I do own a few 1903s, and picked up a gem last week too. Thinking of adding this RI to my collection. Input appreciated. Last edited by leadcounsel; March 19, 2014 at 03:28 PM.

March 18, 2014, 10:08 AM	#3
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. AFAIK, Polish Radom 64's usually trade hands in the $200-$400 range; sporterized non-low-numbered US 1903's in the $350-$450 range. Your pistol, your money, your choice. .

March 19, 2014, 01:21 PM	#5
AirCool65 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 110	The P64's have always interested me, but the last thing I need is another type of ammunition to keep on hand.

March 19, 2014, 05:40 PM	#6
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	Anyone else?

March 21, 2014, 03:49 PM	#8
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	A two position safety would be very rare if original.

March 21, 2014, 04:51 PM	#9
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	I'd hold off on that trade, with sporterized milsurps you don't know if was done by Joe Gunsmith-or Bubba.