On the Hornet in question...the previous owner would be surprised to hear that he's dead.
And the new owner is very much alive.
Yep. Never jump to conclusions....
Bass Pro/Cabelas don't have strict corporate-wide guidelines. Each store's used gun dept. seems to be managed on an individual basis - you'll find both shysters and honest Joes the same as anywhere else.
What did that Hornet sell for? I'm way late to the party (almost a week away from home chasing trout). While the stock is pretty it struck me as being a little off though, could be the pics.