We all have horror stories from all the shippers. Had a friend "lose" a Wby laser 460 w/ crown custon inlays thru USPS. It never left the Arlington Tx. post office and they are "disputing" the declared value. Nearly a year and no funds yet, if ever. I have literally dozens of damaged guns by UPS, granted this is out of hundreds shipped. Fed-Ex still has a 1876 winchester of mine, have had it for a few years and I have not seen the 4200.00 and never will. They are the worsed I have dealt with. They can't even deliver blueprints without damage.

That said it is way cool you are getting a 2bore, glad to see the spirit of these giants being kept alive. Post some pics when you can.