Sorry taxman,didn' t know you were asking me. I posted up above how I got mine,it was either tradding with him or quit hunting with him.
Years ago I didn' t mind carring the 742,but now I am in my 60' s and any extra weight to carry I try to do without.Thats why I haven' t used the 742 in awhile.
Mine looks in pretty good shape to have had at least 3 owners before. If your' s looks new I would hold onto it from what I hear they are better than the new ones.

Old elk you hunt private land down your way or some of the refuge?I am on a club down in Anson county and a club in the mts,in Caldwell couny