John,
You work hard making a living, you deserve a hobby, and theirs no better hobby then to start a collection of some part of our History, and to start with a carbine from WW-2 is a great way to do it. you won't regret it. and you won't miss the money, it's not like your buying a new chevy. Vett. we only go around once. go buy a part of History, get that carbine. "PULL THE TRIGGER"