Oh, wow, guys. Thanks so much for the informative and helpful information. I am actually embarrassed to tell you all this - I paid around $550 for the gun, believing it would be worth $800-$1000. I had no clue.
It did come with a case:
I really appreciate your expertise!
And for all my fellow and former Pacific Northwesters - Great to find you here! This is far from the nicest time of year here, but you all know this is a great place to live.