Thanks guys, saved me from getting hosed. When I looked at the rifle I thought it was new and unfired. Suppose to have less than a box of shells thru it. I figured it was worth more than $500. The guy that traded it was in love with my shotgun. I've got 4 more so I traded as I no longer had a rifle. Don't use one much in CT but never know when I might need it. I'm going to keep it!!!