I have some good news! We ended up settling on $450.00 for the 39A. The seller was really wanted assurance that whom ever purchased the rifle would keep it and use it. They really were concerned that it would would be resold to pick up a quick buck. Luckily for me, I had some folks speak on my behalf, that I would do with the rifle as I promised. I sent many thanks to the seller. She is away at a vacation property, so I won’t get it for a week or two. Come October, we will be hunting squirrels with our Model 39A!