Sorry Pete, I don't get your drift. You were tempted to buy it but didn't......because?
The gun was stolen. The seller knew it was stolen when he purchased it. He told me straight out. Which answered the question I had been asking myself at the time. "How come he drags this thing around for years with no takers?" The gun was in decent condition and the price was at market. But I have no desire to see him or anyone else profit from it. I am glad I did it. At the moment I am trying to settle a price on a nicely engraved Colt 1883.
Pete