Well folks I think that train has already left the station. The prices have escalated to a point I never dreamed of. This holds true for anything with the makers name on it but there are many fine makers such as Wundhammer who never marked his work. Of the over two-hundred rifles made by Wundhammer I know where fourteen are. A lot of opportunities for the educated buyer.
I've been trying for years to upgrade my Worthen Take-down with little luck. Mine was refinished years ago, a nice rifle but I would like to have one not messed with. I can console myself with a nice non take-down I have.