In all fairness, we need to give Ratcatcher a chance to reply. I appreciate that this isn't a good situation, and emotions come into play, but he has sold very many items on here without problems. (Before anyone jumps in about lego, I am aware of that, but please bear in mind we are talking about something that occurred 8 years ago).

At this point for all anyone else knows, the rifle was sold in good faith.

Please allow a little patience in pursuing a response. I'm fairly certain the seller won't have appreciated being called a conman on an open part of a public forum.

Dave