lagopus - thanks for the heads up on the approx cost on the certificate - assumed would be more than a few bucks.

Funny about the 2 1/2" chambers - the guy I bought it from "threw in" a box of 28 gauge but they are 2 3/4" 9 shot. Guess going to the range today and trying it out might require a trip to the gun store to see if any 2 1/2" shells in stock.