Even my humble Mosin Nagant M44s (bought for 79 bucks in pristine condition) have jumped in value.
Old Military arms are cool. I have several and they are a pieces of History. I have a M1917 Enfield with red bands painted on the forestock.Could never figure out what it meant.
Then while doing research the Red meant it was 30.06. The british had a lot of them in 303. When WW2 started and the Brits needed arms, the USA sent the 30.06 Enfields. They painted the bands to prevent confusion.They also sent the Enfields to China. So my rifle could have been around.
Way cool