Bwanakim- I have been collecting fine guns for about 45 years and have been screwed and almost screwed, more times than I care to mention in that time period. Some dealers are much better than others about being honest as you allude to. This is not the first time I have heard of issues with the honesty factor or attitude over there. I have a hard time believing that this was all a mystery with that many problems with the gun. I guess what there saying is there totally incompetent. It would be nice to have a pro over there to speak with considering the Birmingham companies history you would think that would be the case. Well at least you were able to get a refund thank God. The term buyer beware certainly has new meaning to you now I am sure.