I posted a wanted-to-buy ad for a Kimber Montana in the classifieds here. I've never purchased a firearm through an online transaction.

What is the "normal" protocol for both the buyer (me) and seller? Do I request an inspection period, pictures, a note from the person's mother attesting to their character, etc., or does it boil down to caveat emptor and hope to get a straight deal?

Anything I need to do on my end (besides the obvious - like not bouncing a check) to make it right by the seller?

Thanks.