Name dropping to raise my street credibility? You never met Jack O'Connor and if you had I doubt you would write what you did! The Internet is laced with hastily thrown together remarks. I have seen more custom rifles than most have. I think my overall point is very clear. BACO quality was one shot you fired, not worth more than $500! I got that point!
And where do tell did I make that statement about BACO quality and $500? Or make that point? Or whatever it is you're trying to say? BTW, I did meet the real Santa Claus once. Does that count if the conversation turns to fat guys in red clothing?
I have quite a few Model 70s. I still own one I used from very many years ago, and I have owned about each stage of Model 70 rifle make.
Wow. I'm completely impressed. You must be older than you sound when you get the keyboard smoking.
Lastly since I have seen gun stock grading from many custom stockers, blank sellers, etc, I would point out that there is a big difference between a stock which has figure on the butt and not on the fore end etc, All this effects final price, new or used. Sometimes it even matters if the gun was owned by someone known in the rifle industry. Many of those rifles end up in Cody, the JOC Center, etc.
LOL. More rambling about things anyone might have read in a book.
Again, what's your point? Other than you "have never seen a used one sold ever!"