I guess trying to explain the value of striking while the iron is hot is kind of pointless now.
For the record, the first time I saw a Savage 250-3000 Model 1920 for sale, I gave the seller a small deposit, asked him to put the gun under the table so I could make a telephone call. (in truth, I needed a couple of minutes to begin breath again, empty my shorts, stop shaking and recompose myself before trying to negotiate a price on the rifle) In the end, I got it for $300.-. Now the only way it will leave my possession is when it is pried from my cold dead hand!
Good luck in your hunt!!!