I've read the history, but know of no-one that owns, or has ever owned one. I have a line on one for what seems to be a decent price, but am unfamiliar with any idiosyncratic oddities or such that I should be aware of before I decide to buy or not. It's of course a 30-.06, has been sporterized, and has led a life of use. I'd be looking at it for deer in the UP, maybe bear or elk some day. Educate me!