I have been offered an unbeatable deal in an original older (~20+ yr old) stainless model seven, in 308, with the black tupperware stock. This rifles "carrying" characteristics could not be worse, ie clunky and heavy.
I can't comment on an older Model 7, but I have a 2 year old Model 7, stainless with the black synthetic stock that is an absolute joy to carry. Nothing clunky or heavy about it.
