Thanks to all for your suggestions. I'll carry dowel rods or something in the truck from now on so when I run across what I believe to be a deal, I can close on it. The Stevens 235 was gone when I got to the Pawn shop today. I have been out of town on buisness for 2 weeks and she sold it 6/16. It was a little high for me at 299 (I thought it was only worth 200 because to me it was a utility /hardware store gun) but someone wanted it more than me. Coulda, shoulda, woulda. Thanks for all your help.