Got to the gun show today 15 minutes late(wife slept in,she dropped me off). As soon as i got there I guy i know said did you get that dam pre war 70 in 257? I said no where is it? He said he saw it on the table for 1095 but got distracted and turned around and it was gone! A couple of minutes later I ran into the guy that did get it. I said can i please see it? He said yes. Had ser# 54xxx. Was 100% correct, Great cond, NOT cut , metal butt but was missing hood and the rear bridge was drilled. I think he stole it(other guys said he only paid 995). What do you guys think? I couldnt have gotten the money out quick enough.