I think $249 was the normal price for the Stevens 200s.

The Academy stores by me told me the Stevens 200 were on clearance, that's why they are selling them for $179.

They said they have had them for a couple of years and were trying to get rid of them.

Pretty sure they were not going to offer them anymore.

Maybe I should check and see if they have any left, although I think I have enough for a while ... ;D