Hey Rifleman8, I know some of the responses on this thread may have seemed a little bit less than understanding, especially from your point of view. I’d like to say thank you for coming back on and letting everyone know the resolution to the situation, and doing so in a respectful manner. Not that you haven’t always been, just seen these type of things go sideways before.
Sincerely hope you guys find another rifle for your dad that, while not being able to ever replace the old one’s personal value, hopefully he and you can make some new special memories with. Hope it’s another Weatherby too. Good luck sir!