I asked the seller...reserve was $4200. I had gone to $3400 but wasn't sure how much higher to go. I got hung up on paying $4K for a rook rifle, even if beautiful.

A rule I try to live by when buying guns is never to get into a piece for more than I could sell for if my interests changed. Because I pretty much always find my tastes do change. I just didn't know what this one was worth; only that $3400 seemed safe given the maker and condition.

But it's good to know it seemed a great rifle to someone who knows more about this than I do. I have a feeling I'll regret letting this one go...