It is another way to look at a purchase. Does the action merit the investment of repairs? Too often people get caught up in the name or look at the current gun state and forget what it could be a basis for.

I bought a house and tore it down. Then sold the lot for more than twice what I had in it. People could not see the great lot for the lousy house on it. Bought it and sold it in the same month. Same thing with guns if you have the knowledge and money. Take a solid gun and turn it into what you are looking for is the way to get what you are looking for. Might not be any other gun like you want in the world. Do not wait, act.