Comments on: MilSurp Gold — The $27,556 XM-3 Sniper Rifle

By: John Birge

John Birge — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:43:36 +0000

It is worth what someone is willing and able to pay for it. Can you buy one cheaper? I don’t think so. The CMP is offering one on their website now. The first day the auction opened the price is over 15 grand with 9 days left. They are a piece of history. Only 52 made. I think it is a good deal at less than 30 grand. I have paid over that for firearms.

By: Christian

Christian — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 15:39:18 +0000

There’s an XM-3 for auction right now on CMP website. It’s too much for me but someone’s going to be one lucky collector to win this one.

By: Mark S Bennett

Mark S Bennett — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 01:18:06 +0000

I have won (ball park) 20 CMP auctions. The ONLY item I might paid FMV for was on a USMC 10x Unertl Sniper Scope for 3k and proud of it. It went nicely with the M40A1 bbl action I was able to finish with 100% RTE-P. Cost of bld: $14,000. Funding CMP I liken to tithing. 4.5K got me a NIB AMU NM Hard Ball. Just bid insanely XM3

By: Baer45

Baer45 — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:22:25 +0000

I’m glad to read this article. I met and became friends with Col Chandler of Iron Brigade Armory who developed the rifle. He had one on display at a gun show and he custom built one for me because of my interest. Exact same gun and layout as in picture w/o NV. This article says only 52 were made. I guess I have number 53?

Semper Fi

By: Gene

Gene — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 02:15:02 +0000

Semper Fi ; Shooter ! I’d feel the same if I could get my hands on a XM-21 with original “proper” accessories . Understand completely , and hope you enjoy shooting it . “Airborne”; from a Nam Vet .

By: usmcsgt0331

usmcsgt0331 — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:47:54 +0000

I’m am far from a “tactitard,” I’m a former Marine and Iraq war veteran. My sniper platoon had this rifle in Fallujah 2009/10, so it was definitely money well spent to acquire a rifle that means something to me.

Additionally, I would like to see the CMP continue its operations far into the future, so I believe the money that I spent has gone to a worthy cause.

By: Gene

Gene — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:33:53 +0000

Occasionally in life ; a item has a greater “value” , than the price placed on it , or what is payed for it .

Maybe the purchaser used one “Down-range”.

By: TomT

TomT — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:59:58 +0000

well – you do get the upgraded 1903 biothane sling…..

By: Mehul Kamdar

Mehul Kamdar — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 23:31:56 +0000

It is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, I guess. For a rifle that was specifically built for the military, it will hold value, too, despite the very high price that the current owner paid for it. Good for the gentleman / lady, and I hope they keep buying guns and keep the industry going . . .

By: Guy4064

Guy4064 — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 19:49:30 +0000

Crazy.