There have been few times I have purchased an older, hand made, English, Italian or Spanish gun (or new one for that matter) that did not need some work done, either immediately or within a short time after purchase. The exceptions, ironically, have been mass produced American guns. I will say that every time I did need to have some work done, the seller was always willing to either work with me on the issue, reduce the price, or to take it back, auctions excepted.

Anyone who has bought and sold a variety of guns for years on end knows this. So, get real.