At 98% it sounds like it's been a shooter. In good shape for a shooter, but a still a shooter. Question is whether it's worth that much to you as a shooter. Any extras for that price? Octagon barrel, half round-half octagon, checkering, scope? Any ammo come with it?
That price, 750.00 sounds a bit steep for a .44 mag, but it would get snapped up in Ohio, now that the pistol caliber rifles have been approved for deer hunting. Not long ago I was seeing pre safety 1894 .44 mags for 550-650. And the prices that I've heard guns going for in Alaska have been about 100 higher or so...
Will the owner come down on the price or kick in some ammo?