what about this one? real or fake?

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what about this one? real or fake?

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If you care to read his lengthy text and look at his tiny picture I'd like to know what you guys think about this rifle and why? No, I have no interest in it I am just trying to learn how to spot the real thing. So you're input and knowledge is appreciated.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =304836164

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For that money I would want that rifle in hand so I could authenticate it, if it is a Finn marked Soviet PU it's a rare bird. That would be a unrefurbished Soviet PU, rare enough by itself, add the SA and you have something real special. This kind of money would make it a very attractive item to fake, face to face sale only so if I found I was being screwed I could express my displeasure immediately and in a direct fashion. Please in the future no links to live auctions, once they are closed it's OK.
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Re: what about this one? real or fake?

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Junk Yard Dog wrote:For that money I would want that rifle in hand so I could authenticate it, if it is a Finn marked Soviet PU it's a rare bird. That would be a unrefurbished Soviet PU, rare enough by itself, add the SA and you have something real special. This kind of money would make it a very attractive item to fake, face to face sale only so if I found I was being screwed I could express my displeasure immediately and in a direct fashion. Please in the future no links to live auctions, once they are closed it's OK.
Apologies for the live link. Feel free to delete. I can just post this up later.

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I'm saying real. Marcus is a well known collector.

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Re: what about this one? real or fake?

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Yes, real. Marcus don't sell anything fake unless he says it is fake. If it is fake or he suspects it is fake he will say so. He has a lot of real snipers like this one.

The rifle is worth the price if you have that much sitting around.

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