Just paid $1100 for the same rifle, 1951 vintage and I am tickled to death. I wanted to replace my model 70, 270, 1949 vintage that was possessed by demons. I looked everywhere for the $900 30/06's and all I could find were the ones that had been refinished and/or had a recoil pad installed.

I eventually decided that a $900 pre-64 30/06 in pristine shape was a myth and got off my wallet. I am happy as a puppy with two peters with mine.

You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.