[wterrell]

Lowered?
I know of one 10000 series pistol with a price tag of $22,000.
This pistol under consideration at present is worth about $200. to a parts dealer.
I should say it is lowered!
Again, take a look at the pristine condition of the upper portion of this pistol, the trigger plate, the trigger guard, the side of receiver, etc. This pistol was pristine. The shooting is most probably of late by some 'collector' who just had to be a part of its history by running a couple thousand rounds through it.
This pistol was in storage for 90% of its life.

Do not bash American collectors. The ruination of this pistol was not by an American!