Flight Medic
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Purchased a S&W Model 629 .44 Magnum off Gunbroker that was listed in "excellent condition with minimal signs of use" . What my FFL received was a DAMAGED model 629 (see photos). The side plate is bent (right over where the trigger pin should be), pry marks on the edge of the plate and scratches around the screw holes (apparently from too large a screwdriver). I paid over $1200 for this revolver and it looks like DOG POO!! The best part is, the seller is claiming there is "nothing wrong with the revolver" and refusing to "discuss a refund" without a "letter from S&W documenting the damage". The photos on his auction do not highlight this flaw, it simply looks like a shadow from lighting, and the description has no mention of ANYTHING wrong. This gun was reassembled by someone who did NOT know what they were doing...so God knows what may be wrong internally.
I refused to accept the weapon and it remains at my FFL dealer, but I have no idea how to proceed with trying to get my money back. I called S&W, and they told me that, because this weapon is out of warranty, it will take the Performance Center approximately 10 to 12 weeks to get an estimate. By that time I wont even be able to leave negative feedback for the seller anymore!! Not sure how to handle this. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
This is THEIR photo, which does not show any flaw. Ah, the magic of lighting...or Photoshop??
BTW anyone looking for an "excellent condition [revolver] with minimal signs of use" should AVOID Gunbroker seller "gomoose02" and B&B Guns in Grand Fork, ND...because they are scam-artists.
I may not get my money back, but I can at least save folks here from getting taken on a $1200 ride to nowhere.
~FM
I refused to accept the weapon and it remains at my FFL dealer, but I have no idea how to proceed with trying to get my money back. I called S&W, and they told me that, because this weapon is out of warranty, it will take the Performance Center approximately 10 to 12 weeks to get an estimate. By that time I wont even be able to leave negative feedback for the seller anymore!! Not sure how to handle this. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
This is THEIR photo, which does not show any flaw. Ah, the magic of lighting...or Photoshop??
BTW anyone looking for an "excellent condition [revolver] with minimal signs of use" should AVOID Gunbroker seller "gomoose02" and B&B Guns in Grand Fork, ND...because they are scam-artists.
I may not get my money back, but I can at least save folks here from getting taken on a $1200 ride to nowhere.
~FM
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