The OP was talking about an older CVA rifle. And I sold complete CVA rifles for $60. So yes those barrels probably cost $40 brand new in that time period. No one dated the post. Read what the OP said. He said it was an older rifle. So I was comparing the older barrels. And wasn't that where the CVA scare came from?? The older barrels?? And wasn't the scare because of how Spain tested their barrels?? If I am wrong-please explain. But do not take one line out of text. Tom.