I ran across a interesting model 54 today. It was 30-06 but the serial number was above the stated end of the model 54 run. I asked the owner and he said that the research he did was that your could still special order a model 54 after 1936. I haven't pulled out my Rule book yet to confirm this, but would it be worth it to own the gun? It was in ok condition, it had some small surface rust spots, and may have been reblued, he wanted 700. Opinions?