Thanks, everyone. I've learned a lot. Quite an expensive lesson to have learned, but there you have it. I am most appreciative of your opinions and the "collective" hints that I not shoot it. I won't. If I can farm out the stock and other parts, maybe I can recoup my loss. On the other hand, it's a wall hanger for the present and a reminder to always, always, always know about that which you intend to purchase. I'll be looking for another but this time I'm better equipped to do so.

Regards,

Cordite.