I'll admit, I use to look at 22s "askance". That was until I decided to take a chance on a 1959 Marlin 39a for $350. Worth every penny and I'm looking to buy more, one for each of my kids.

This, in turn, has put my "buy" sign on the first pre-lock 617 I see. The problem is, around my neck of the woods, I've never seen one for sale in 5 different shops. Could go gunbroker, but I'd really rather check it out in person first. My "askanceness" has been nullified