Congratulations.
I had somewhat the same thing happen for me in the last few months.
I went through a divorce in 2007. In the washout, I lost a Marlin 880SQ, that was a stellar shooter.
A couple months back, I was working in my friend's gun shop, when a man brought in an 880SQ and sold it.
I was busy with a customer when my friend propped it up behind the counter. Took a moment to ask John if the last four on the serial number were 43xx. "How did you know that?" He asked.
I said "SOLD".
It is back at home with me now.
I really enjoy that rifle. I'm sure you will enjoy yours too.
