"Crossing the line"

[Dennis]

Angel, in my experience as a gun dealer/buyer I have seen many examples of online sellers giving a 3 day inspection period where the buyer may keep the gun for 3 days to inspect but not shoot. It is very common and I suspect the reason is because the seller has no idea what ammunition might be used in his firearm. We in the gun collecting business all know of people who are very knowledgeable with all types of guns and loads. Others we are aware of know little to nothing about guns and are prone to hurt themselves or others. In the case of a vintage gun with damascus barrels I would have a problem if someone was to shoot a modern long range goose load with steel shot through the barrels. I guess the easiest thing to do is to ask the seller exactly why he doesn't want the gun shot. I like the Ithaca hammer 16 a lot. I tend to agree with some others that it looks to be somewhat restored. It is hard to imagine the case colors on the receiver being so worn yet the stock is so great looking. I hope it works out for you. Nice gun.