Thanks guys for all the responses. I looked over the auction offerings at Holt's and checked out Bob's inventory, but I have not contacted Mr. Montgomery as of yet. Found a couple that look to be of interest. I had also been watching the Charles Daly Sauer on this board but the barrels worried me a bit for my uses so I've been trying to ignore it.
I should have been more clear in my first post. It is not that I have had trouble finding any in this price range - the problem has been comparing what is available in this range and knowing what is the best for the money as well as specific characteristics that I should look for and some that I should run from. I do not plan to use a scope.
Thanks again for your help thus far.
Eightbore - anywhere in particular I should look for a $200 Sauer?
Also, I would prefer something 16 gauge or smaller.