Crazy looks?

[TallPine]

I ordered a rifle through a dealer a few years ago, and when I picked it up he did the paperwork and then handed me the box unopened straight from the factory

Of course, it's been out of the box since then

 

[damooster]

How did what I say come across as freaking out? All I said was that I didn't appreciate his sarcasm and then wished him a good day.

By "sealed" do you mean one that is in the box instead of on display?

The reason I ask is I've never heard of an actual seal on a gun box.

Just wondering how they are sealed when they are shipped from the manufacturer to the dealer...how do they secure the item other than being in the box I guess was my question.

I appreciate all of your replies so far. I've learned a lot from this thread.

 

[damooster]

I ordered a rifle through a dealer a few years ago, and when I picked it up he did the paperwork and then handed me the box unopened straight from the factory .

I'm assuming that's exactly what my friend was hoping for. Like I said before, his last purchase he got a refurbished gun but paid full, brand new price for it, so he's assuming that if he gets one in new packaging there's little chance that could happen to him again.

 

[RustyShackelford]

gun shops/questions...

I was in a gun shop last week and a customer asked a question like that about a S&W 642 .38spl. The sales clerk informed him that the model in the case was what they sold.

I agree that it would be better to get a NIB weapon that wasn't "handled" by everybody and their Grandmother but it's understandable why some FFL dealers/shops could not do it.

RS

 

[vynx]

Nothing wrong with your question at all.

I wouldn't worry about buying a handled gun just make sure to check it for scratches or dings or marks that may indicate mishandling (dropped) sometimes employees of gunstore play with the guns - I have seen some young sales clerks do this.

Of course if you are buying an expensive collectable you may not want cylinder ring marks on it but if you plan on shooting it it wouldn't matter.

Actually, if you are paying full price at a store you may want to handle a couple of guns and compare the action, trigger, sights, etc. Stores used to allow this but lately I have noticed some that do not - it may be the difference between an individual store vs. a chain.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I see NO issue with asking if they have one in the back that isn't a 'demo' model... many stores do, many don't.

Sportsman's Warehouse hangs their handguns on unpadded metal hooks and isn't too gentle about how they hang 'em back up (in my experience) the rifles get treated a LOT better. (I've bought 2 rifles at SW by the way.)

I've asked to look at several of the same firearm just to see which one has better wood... If the dealer is willing to take the time, he'll get my business again.

 

[Monkeybear]

No offense intended, but you have a very low number of posts here.

You post a question on an open Internet forum you may well get answers you don't like.

If you can't deal with that maybe a subscription to Guns and Ammo would be more appropriate.

You can't freak out every time someone gives you an answer you didn't expect or don't agree with.

Reguardless of his number of post he is allowed to express his displeasure at the tone of someones post. I think he did so in a polite manner.


Back on topic- Like everyone says your always gonna get an opened but new box when you buy a new gun. Your best bet is to buy from a large chain type store until you know enough to shop at the mom and pop stores confidently. The big guys dont need to rip you off to make a buck and when your buying a Sig, always inspect it and no matter how new it looks remember to clarify that its not "certified preowned".