I'm actually of the same opinion..the gold receiver always seemed tacky to me.
Most likely a waiting game, someone wants it...just got to wait til they find you. I'm on my way out to the lake to look at it, snap a few better pictures.
It does seem to be a rather complete unit though, which is somewhat rare...usually the box is dog-eared as heck.
Maybe I'll come up with a trade and put it up on the EE...time will tell.
And the gun show in the Hat is usually...umm...skinny on deals? Too many sharpers there for my liking...
" Jungle carbine...600 $... " Heck, I'm the one who sanded it down and put the mahogany stain on it as a youth! The only reason that I wanted it, lol.
Offer to trade an Antique F & W in 44 Webley for it..." 100 $ tops, not worth anything... "
Wanted to punch him in the throat on general principle...Shyster...