Mine is a remington made stainless trapper made in 2018. I really like it and have had no problems. I saw a guide gun stainless one at the local sporting goods store. Had a few small marks on the stock but looked good to me. It was marked for a thousand also unless it is in Butler, PA. Lol.
I don't have a 7mm but have shot a lot of PA whitetails with 300 win mag 200 grain eldx precision hunters and 6.5 creed in 143 grain precision hunters. I have no complaints on either.
Congrats on your win ! I won a tikka 3x lite 6.5 creed at a bash in February. Put a swarovski z3 on top. Had it out 3 times for AG hunting in PA and have shot 4 deer with it .
A friend of mine bought one in 7mm mag from a lady who's husband passed away. He got it for a hundred bucks. I offered to double it but he wouldn't bite. I usually don't have that kind of luck.
I have been on a waiting list for a marlin 45/70 at a non gunbroker price for awhile. I have since picked up 5 boxes of ammo while I'm on hold. Can always sell ammo if the gun doesn't work out.