What I meant, Chantry, is that every gunsmith I've ever known, that has been in business for quite a while, has bought up actions, barrels, etc. for parts. I wan't implying that there are people who buy them up for the purpose of reselling alone. I apologize for not being clearer about it.
I've even done so myself, on a much smaller scale, primarily A H Fox stuff.
Not a problem, it's just as likely I read it wrong. And thanks for the suggestion on the book Stock Fitter's Bible. I also bought Mastering Skeet by King Heiple. I have no ambitions toward being a great skeeter shooter, just a bit better one.