Already have a S&W Model 19 for .357mag needs. The main reason for those two calibers is the possibility of going hog or deer hunting. That and absolute overkill for whatever I need. I do plan on eventually getting into reloading, just have to make the space.
After a more levelheaded search around a few sites, yeah that is too high. PSA has the same rifle for $1250 currently. A lot of it is nostalgia, as I have always been fond of the M-14 platform.
It is on consignment, along with 4 M-1 Carbines. Probably some old boomer fudd who knows what he's got. I may walk in there with a significant less amount of cash, and try to haggle down that way.
Thanks, buds