another question. You are at a gun show and sitting in front of you is

[pelago]

a rifle or pistol that says "never fired"

how can you prove or disprove the statement, I can not tell from looking, but there probably is a simple test that one could do to barrel to detect lead? but then again will the owner that is trying to sell it allow it?

maybe you make a offer "contingent on test" type deal?
is this doable? is it a insult?
dont want to start a pissing contest in a gun show, but then again I have wanted to buy a few items but just did not know