BluesDancer
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Hi THR,
I wanted to gauge opinions as I've taken more of an interest in revolvers lately. I understand that when one is looking to buy an older revolver, it is advisable to inspect for issues (such as checking cylinder play, gap, timing, etc).
Meanwhile, I see that that there are various places to look at used revolvers ONLINE. One example I see is used Model 10 revolvers for sale at J&G sales. Another is shopping for various used revolvers on Gunbroker.
My concern is that in order to buy online, you can't really inspect a used revolver for yourself before purchase. Sure, gunbroker sellers may say that the revolver play/gaps/timing is good but at the end of the day you can't really check for yourself before you buy the revolver and it is sent to your FFL.
I wanted to ask: when you look for older revolvers, do you have any personal rules for buying - such as only buying in person at a physical store location. Does anyone buy used revolvers online? If so, do you have personal guidelines to how you do this?
I'm asking because I wonder if buying used revolvers online is too much of a risk - and I'd sure love to hear folks' opinions on it.
Thanks!
I wanted to gauge opinions as I've taken more of an interest in revolvers lately. I understand that when one is looking to buy an older revolver, it is advisable to inspect for issues (such as checking cylinder play, gap, timing, etc).
Meanwhile, I see that that there are various places to look at used revolvers ONLINE. One example I see is used Model 10 revolvers for sale at J&G sales. Another is shopping for various used revolvers on Gunbroker.
My concern is that in order to buy online, you can't really inspect a used revolver for yourself before purchase. Sure, gunbroker sellers may say that the revolver play/gaps/timing is good but at the end of the day you can't really check for yourself before you buy the revolver and it is sent to your FFL.
I wanted to ask: when you look for older revolvers, do you have any personal rules for buying - such as only buying in person at a physical store location. Does anyone buy used revolvers online? If so, do you have personal guidelines to how you do this?
I'm asking because I wonder if buying used revolvers online is too much of a risk - and I'd sure love to hear folks' opinions on it.
Thanks!