Jerry: I would recommend caution when not being given the SN. I can understand someone not willing to advertise the SN, although I do and have never had a problem, but when dealing with a direct buyer I see no reason not to. If the seller is too far away for you to see it in person perhaps there is someone here who is close by. A lot too depends on the asking price. Much can be learned from a research letter if one is available for the gun in question: Grade, original barrel length, type of stock, etc.
Best Regards, George
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