Thanks to everyone for their input. I certainly learned a lot.
I knew it was more than just an average home sporterized '03 when I saw it. It just has that look to it.
So I wasn't about to walk away w/o it when the opening asking price was mentioned. I'm glad the crowd at the show was more interested in the current production Remington 700's and such and saw nothing in this rifle.

Another short trip to the range this week and a bit of sight adj this time to bring POI to center.
The same WW2 dated AP ammo puts 5 shots touching at 50m from an elbow rest. I've never shot a CF that well w/iron sights.