I got a call from out of the blue from Peter Johanson of "E.P. International" in Arlington, Virginia (near Old Town) who said the gun had arrived (no warning from the exporter). I could pay the invoice by checking or card. He also said he could ship it directly to the house because it was pre 1898. I will assume that this company is a correspondent with the UK company that Holt's uses "Chordline".
I have opted to pick it up on the sly to avoid a divorce. I'll provide additional information on the system once I talk to Peter. He had a table at the Dulles gun show this last weekend.
I can give the address of both firms if you'd like it. Gene
