Just ran across this on Armslist in Grand Rapids. Looks to be a tapered barrel 597 with custom Bubba paint job on stock and ammo. Only $100. I don't know if he still has it but that's a steal.
http://www.armslist.com/posts/3002047/grand-rapids-michigan-rifles-for-sale--remington-597--22lr-with-scope--ammo--cleaning-supplies
*jackalopes who ride mopeds or unicorns that fart rainbows