If it was in good shape I would have bought it at that price with no second thoughts, I would have tried to haggle because it was a gun show after all but if the seller wouldn't budge I would have paid the price. I too would prefer a 35 but like you said the rifles and especially the carbines are drying up so the next decent one I see at a fair price I plan on getting. Everyone I have fooled with have been really good shooters, carry well and are reliable, I should have bought one a long time ago.