USMC PMI

According to The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values 12 Edition (most recent edition) the Colt Sporter Target in perfect condition is worth $1300. Perfect condition is defined as "like new". This is to include the box the rifle is sold in, any company documentation, and all accessories that were shipped with the rifle from the factory. The rifle itself can have NO blemishes, scratches, markings or wear on any surface. Generally the rifle should look new, this does not necessarily mean unfired. Proving that the rifle has never been fired is difficult since almost every manufacturer test fires their arms before shipping them for sale. Completely unfired the rifle may bring a $100 to $200 premium if you or the seller can prove it. The Gun Digest is fairly conservative, but accurate. The rifle went into production in 1991 and has been discontinued, they did not give the year that production stopped. Obviously this rifle will hold a collector's value for years to come if kept in "like new" condition. As an example, if you would use this rifle a few times it would drop the condition down to Excellent, which is described as near new condition, no noticeable wear or markings, bluing is perfect except for extremely light wear at the muzzle or sharp edges. The price would drop to $1000 with no premium. What is the seller asking? Sounds like you have a great chance to obtain a nice collector's piece if you can stand owning a rifle and not firing it. Just remember, that first magazine you fire through that rifle will cost you $300 to $500.