Mine is a 1978 early XTR Model (no checkering on the stock) that I bought used at a gun show in 1982. I paid the then outrageous price of $135 for it and came real close to passing due to that price. It wouldn't matter what amount I might get offered today, this rifle ain't going nowhere until I die.

What I really regret is not buying one of the Trapper versions when they came out. I have a real fondness for the little 16" lever guns. OMG! Have you seen what those are going for these days? Hopefully, some day, some where, I'll stumble across one I can afford. If I do, I'll grab it without thinking twice.