The reserve is the "hidden" sale price you must reach to win the rifle.

The opening bid is just to judge interest.

I Doubt the fellow is stuck on $25,000 and betcha he would take alot less.If the reserve is $25k he is probably out of luck.

I am surprised that he would put the gun at auction and not on GA or other gun sites.Sounds like he wants money and to turn the rifle fairly quickly.

I would encourage anyone really interested to contact him, research the gun and make him an offer.You may get surprised.