Just to complete this thread....I bit, got one from Simpsons. It's posted up in the military (Mauser) section. Paid $1295, all matching except magazine. 80% bluing, and its got "swiss-style" grips. Had it to the range on Saturday and it was fine.
I looked at all the places folks suggested....and prices were about the same for similar quality and I had the money so I did the deed.
Now....what should I be looking for, for my next one. (It would seem that the same disease I caught when I bought my first Sig [Sig-ness they call it] may be in its nascent stage here. "Cept it makes you dig deeper into your pocket I fear.
Thanks for all who posted.
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