Yes, I have noticed that any Buffet on eBay in the late 40k serial # range is now called a "transitional" model, regardless of the features. Unfortunately, the most important change cannot be seen - the bore.
The horn the OP is looking at needs an overhaul. That is $500 in my neck of the woods, so the horn is worth no more than $100 to me.
The horn the OP is looking at needs an overhaul. That is $500 in my neck of the woods, so the horn is worth no more than $100 to me.