Jerry makes very valid points,especially the BGBP analogy, I followed that philosophy when collecting Win. lever-guns and it stood me well. Those very thoughts weigh in when I am bidding on something like this "Owen". With limited access to shows (I live in nowhere Eastern NM, I rely on the net for a source, but probably approach some of these with too much caution.

Jerry, other than already owning a Niedner, was there anything else that turned you or anyone else off on this one. The 25 Krag didn't bother me, I am a fan of the quarter bore and am building a 25 Ackley Krag on a Siamese action.

It ain't ignorance that does the most damage, it's knowing so derned much that ain't so! J. Billings