Without requiring a signature on receipt he can just stick to the did not get it story, I doubt legal action is possible, that's the down side of an anonymous marketplace that doesn't tack buyer/seller conduct.
if you could get your money back it wouldn't be a scam. Anyone who thought they would be sent a 10oz silver bar in payment of a debt is so dumb they are asking to be scammed.
Without a tracking number and delivery confirmation there is no proof you sent money or he received it. You can't do anything.