Several months ago, I purchased a third generation Colt 1860 Army 'Signature Series' revolver.
I was told the revolver was fired a few times in the past, but the revolver does not show any signs of it. I intended to shoot the gun.
While trying to disassemble the barrel from the frame, I needed to use a rubber mallet to tap the loading lever. Then, I had to use the rubber mallet to reassemble the barrel onto the frame. I tried some grease and oil. But, the two pieces did not fit correctly and they were binding.
I called Colt, explained the situation, and shipped the revolver to them for service. They returned my revolver without any work being done.
They claim that my Signature Series Colt is "a replica and not a Colt".
I called Colt Customer Service for an explanation. I was told that the Signature Series were produced by a licensee of Colt. And, eventhough they are stamped Colt with a Colt serial number, Colt does not consider them 'real Colts' and therefore will not warrantee them.
I am disappointed with this 'pass the buck' attitude by Colt. Has this happened to anyone else? Has anyone else had a similar experience?
Now, I don't know if the gun is safe to shoot. If I would have known, I would have bought a new Uberti.
I was told the revolver was fired a few times in the past, but the revolver does not show any signs of it. I intended to shoot the gun.
While trying to disassemble the barrel from the frame, I needed to use a rubber mallet to tap the loading lever. Then, I had to use the rubber mallet to reassemble the barrel onto the frame. I tried some grease and oil. But, the two pieces did not fit correctly and they were binding.
I called Colt, explained the situation, and shipped the revolver to them for service. They returned my revolver without any work being done.
They claim that my Signature Series Colt is "a replica and not a Colt".
I called Colt Customer Service for an explanation. I was told that the Signature Series were produced by a licensee of Colt. And, eventhough they are stamped Colt with a Colt serial number, Colt does not consider them 'real Colts' and therefore will not warrantee them.
I am disappointed with this 'pass the buck' attitude by Colt. Has this happened to anyone else? Has anyone else had a similar experience?
Now, I don't know if the gun is safe to shoot. If I would have known, I would have bought a new Uberti.