1917 Navy?

[alanint]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

But before that, I'll tease 'em with the idea that I'm driving out there for a face-to-face transaction...or maybe that I have a friend there who is going to stop by and check it out. I might get a phone number out of them, which could help with further shenanigans.

Make sure to tell them that he is a nice POLICEMAN friend who lives close by who has offered to come look at the pistol. See if they give you a time and place for them to meet.