“Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive”
Sir Walter Scott
or as my old man used to say...
"Never look a gift horse in the mouth.. you might be looking up the wrong end and not know it." His other favorite is,.. "There are only two people in the world I trust. Me and you. And I have my doubts about you."
Actually the person that set the price probably has no idea, or really does not care, what the true cost of the rifle is. At least you're being fair about it there Sabotloader..