He is still in business. Just no longer an IP.
Not sure where the OP stands but I would think in terms of cost/value. A JM is a fine gun, its a great range shooter but with values climbing fast they are becoming more safe queens. If you want a user/field gun is a Remline good enough?
I have a 1894 JM in .357 mag. and it will never be a safe queen even though it is in like new condition. Too much fun to shoot to leave in the safe. I am very careful with it though. Hopefully it will still be in excellent condition when my son gets it. If not, too bad. It will have been used for what it was intended for.