don't worry about the ammo... at that price you can't afford to go wrong. if the gun is half of what he describes and even if the barrels are half shot out it's easily worth what he's asking for it.

almost sounds too good to be true? but you did say he's a good friend - your call and good luck.

is it a boxlock or sidelock? (again, at that price it really doesn't matter) just curious.