I've been shopping for the very same Marlin since August. I saw one at a gunshow in Oct for $520, which I thought was too much so I passed. Went to another show this month and saw another specimen with a $580 price tag on it, so I think you've got a decent price. I did manage to buy a NIB Marlin 1894CB for $420 at this month's show, but I do believe I stole this one......Dan in GA