Tough call but the high priced sellers seem to out number the buyers... I have waffled on a 53 many times but never bought one after reading all the negative reviews related to cases sticking in the chamber, etc. I think the $600 figure is accurate and let him keep the scope. If there are any extra drilled holes, that subtracts from the value as does the missing rear sight.

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