I think that $500 or so was about what they cost new back then if I remember correctly. Maybe a tad more. New ones now are higher.

Is it a gloss blued w/a 26" barrel(a 12FV), or a matte blued w/either a 20" or 24" barrel(a 10FP)? The 10FP's sold for more money cause the dull finish made them "tactical" ::).

I'd say the gun is probably worth it. Definately if the scope is decent.