Good point. Moreover, it's hard to place a value on good factory bluing. Personally, I prefer Matte bluing over gloss or high luster. Regardless, that is certainly something to consider. A $300 used rifle will most certainly show bluing wear. My projects are Duracoated. Not even close to the same durability or quality, but I still like doing it.
Another point for the Trophy Hunter, in my book, is the matte blued metal. I like it a lot. Still doesn't make up for their cheap DBM's though. :)
Finally, if the American Classics were ridiculously over priced, and the TH's weren't any good, no one would buy them. I've bought two TH's! :)
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