They were fortunate. I see them sell for $250-$275 all the time...used. I bid on 4-5 in the last six months, and none went for under $250.00. Your friends don't know lucky they were, and I'm glad they got the mounts for their true value. I bought all that Jeff Mayfield had a while back and all the rear sights he had. I got $200.00 for the mounts several years ago. I still have several rear sight blades. I sold all my Valmet/Tikka stuff over the last two years, except for one gun.

I had as many as 15 complete guns back then and many barrel sets. They helped pay medical bills.

Check the auctions and see what these mounts garner. It will curl your hair. I don't dispute what they claim to have paid; I do know what the market price is, also.