Thanks for the recent comments. The £100 I referred to was the potential overpayment, taking into account the value of rifle and sights etc. It might have been a bit more. MY fault for getting carried away. I'm still not very happy with the advert, but as the dealer has said he'll take it back I'll not press the point. I may well have a look at any subsequent advert for it.

If I had half the skills of someone like Capt Laidlericon I would love to build a 'Project Rifle' but I must be honest I don't! Having said that I'm going to have a word with a few dealers I know for a good 'Starter Rifle' and find the right people to do the work. NO drilling the breeching up ring will be Rule 1.