Mine was a fully factory engraved slant breech sharps, mint, at a gunshow here in the twin cities around 1973/74. Seller wanted $600 and I offered a little bit less. As he considered the price I turned away and the guy in back of me said I'll pay the $600 and he walked away with it. Oh, live and learn.
Now the question could be discussed about the pros and cons of the etiquette involved. By the way the guy who bought it was a friend when it happened and still is today. Old Vern has one of the largest gun collections here in Minnesota.
Bob I think you know who I mean.
