They just took the rifle in so wouldn't discount it much. I gave $1100, but as DF pointed out, there's more than that in the stock, bottom metal and scope. It had to be a "shooters nightmare" type scenario, I can't imagine the guy who had it put together would sell it for what this shop paid for (<1K). The shop doesn't care what it's worth, only that they turn a quick 10-20%.
I still haven't found a stock that matches the one on this rifle exactly, but it'll be a bit before can I give it a closer look. What with Christmas, a 2K repair bill and a new 3pt inverted snowblower purchase, this month is a money pit. Probably won't get it out of layaway till after the holidays........IF I can wait that long.

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