I have a question that I'm afraid will expose not only some ignorance but lack of experience with these issues. I've been interested in upgrading my long range rifle for quite some time. I looked long and hard at several different rifles but I kept coming back to Surgeon. Their reputation and the quality I've heard about is pretty impressive. Well when I decided I wanted a Surgeon I decided to look around to find the best price. I have made it known to friends as well that I was in the market and I've been offered one by an intermediary, someone I consider a close and dear friend and I'd trust with my life, and have. The gentleman selling it is my concern, the price might be just a little to good to be true, even though from my understanding it's financial issue and he has to sell quickly. My concern is this, if I decide to get this rifle, when I inspect and test fire it, what issues do I need to look for and besides engraving is there anything about it that will let me know it is indeed a Surgeon Rifle. I'm waiting for him to get back with me, the guy supposedly has all the original paperwork as well as his Sniper data book from the day he bought it and I was told he logs meticulously. I've been offered the opportunity to purchase the rifle even though I won't be back in town till the 1st of March and the guy is willing to hold onto it for that long for me.