first lesson of collecting learned;all that glitters as the saying goes;that said though if another superb example comes along try to gauge the possibility of making good [eg] a non cocking example could be a simple reweld on a grooved piston slot! or in the other direction a very rough appearence could spell a well used and yet well maintained action ,3/4 hours with a suitable kit could produce a great shooter with the added bonus of an apprearence created by your own skill is a real joy.the final crowning glory is a basket case returned to its former glory all by your own hands;i have a gem waiting for this but as yet my skills dont match the task and i wont start till they do.