Union -Does your 700 shoot with a twang? Mine does but I've been told that's normal. Mine came in great shape but, due to it sitting so long, I had to reseal it. It's an odd duck indeed. It's a slab stock and is held together by '54 Chevy hose clamps. But it works great now and is a tack driver. Also have a model 70. Found the serial number on the powerlet lever. Does your serial # start with four zero's ?