I paid $900 for a G in .300 but it came with a Lyman 29 1/2. it was also minty but had an issue with the butt plate being replaced with the black plastic/rubber one. The serial number was still legible in the butt but some shaving had been done to even it out. i'd say you did OK.
Keep looking and steal one later. then play the average price game in your head, it will help you justify just about any purchase!! LOL!!
