THanks for all of the answers, except the one about spending the extra $1000 and now you will have a $21K gun, that's was just ridiculous.

The gun is post 1898. A Boss made in the early part of the 20th century.

As you said Arrieta 2 - "The sellers overseas tell you no problem, but what they mean is no problem for them. Just you (If they told you it was a hassle on your end, you might not buy the gun.)" you are spot on!