The gun is a total dog that I wouldn't own if you paid me......anyone thinking of bidding should seriously reconsider! DEFINITELY DON'T BID!

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OK, now for my true response. In all honesty, another forum member and I have been chatting about this weapon for a day or so. I actually thought about asking the seller to look closer and see if it had Metford type rifling...then I thought better of it. Whether it is rifled or not, it would still be a great smooth bore ball gun at the very least and worth every bit of the asking price. Helluva buffalo gun I think with a ten dram charge! I couldn't help but think, if the guy looks harder and sees rifling and then does a bit of digging, he may find an excuse to pull the auction and up the price in another one. Even though I am stragely attracted to this weapon, I am still always wary of guys selling what appears to be really nice stuff who "know nothing about it". hmmmm. Frankly, if the sights are original and the bbl is factory length at 24" she's a dandy at the current price.

John