Have you seen the traditions "Redi-Paks"?

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Not sure I understand the condescension. Cabelas offers most of their percussion revolvers(Uberti, Pietta, etc) as a "kit" containing much of what the Traditions "kit" offers.
 
It's the packaging that I find silly; it looks just like the packaging you get from an toy at walmart. My Uberti came in a box that was sturdy enough to take to the range with me for a very long time. CVAs also come (or at least did) in very nice boxes lined with felt.
 
Traditions also has a clam shell pack with a Pietta 1851 Navy Steel.
With all of the clams being lost in the Gulf, we could all use a few more clams! :D

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=FRS18512

In all fairness though, nearly all of the manufacturers sell BP rifle kits in similar packaging.
Most folks transport rifles in a rifle case. A plastic pistol case or pistol rug can be found for a cheap price at the big box stores, and a big plastic tool box offers even more utility for carrying those included BP accessories.
Maybe Traditions should be offering a special deal on a revolver & those accessories inside of a big plastic tool box! They could call it "Redi-Box"!
That's the ticket! :D
 
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Just as an FYI... when you buy just a gun from them... it does come in a cardboard box... it's just these "redi-paks" that come in this type of packaging. I've received one rifle from Traditions, a .50 single shot pistol and two different Pietta revolvers... all were in the more common cardboard boxes.
 
That clam shell packaging offers retailers a way to more prominently display the revolver hanging from pegs with higher visibility instead of being in a cardboard box on a shelf behind the counter.
Plus if that packaging is sealed up then folks can't start turning the action without buying it first or without the retailer's assistance.
If that packaging allows people to visually inspect a gun that they never even knew existed, then the clear pack serves the purpose of generating consumer interest in a gun that might not have even been given consideration otherwise.
Along with the fact that there usually isn't any permit required to purchase one, then it's a way for a retailer to show that the product is in stock and available to the average person just by them walking down the store aisle and seeing it hanging there. Even if that's just in a locked display case next to the similarly packaged air pistols, at least it's not invisible to all of the "youngsters" for them to only get to see after they turn old enough to buy one!
There's even a picture of a guy shooting it right on the label, so it gives them something to dream about! ;)
 
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Now I will say, you are probably right about catching the youth's attention. If I were 9, I'd ask my dad to buy me one. Then he would, and my mom would make a face at him later :D

(This was a true scenario in 1993, except it was daisy bb gun, and I wasn't allowed to use it by myself for many years).
 
Some folks have indicated being confused about the difference between Pietta revolvers and those from "Traditions".

The Traditions revolvers are covered by Traditions own 1 year warranty. That's probably the reason why they cost more verses a Pietta revolver from Cabela's. Cabela's has a no hassle return policy but doesn't offer a 1 year warranty.

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/products/CAP BALL REVOLVER INFO 2.pdf

One Year Limited Warranty

Traditions warrants this product to be free of defects in material or
craftsmanship for one year from the date of purchase and will repair or
replace, at its option, without charge, our product which is returned at
the owner’s expense to Traditions. Please enclose a full explanation of
the specific problem with the returned item.
Traditions will not be responsible for damage to the finished gun or
to any of its parts, as a result of careless handling, improper loading,
corrosion, neglect, misuse, alteration or damage to parts. Incidental or
consequential damages and those caused by improper packaging for
shipping, are not covered by this warranty. Damage to metal or wood is
not covered due to the inability of Traditions to control its use and
storage conditions.
This warranty will remain in force unless any of the following is
determined by the Traditions Customer Service Department:
1. Use of any propellant other than black powder or Pyrodex®.
2. Use of any propellant charges in excess of those recommended in
these Traditions shooting instructions.
3. Modification of component parts from their original configuration
as they were shipped from the factory.
Click to expand...
 
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Just to be clear...you said you went to Cabelas but you posted a link to gunbrokers.com. I don't see anywhere on Cabelas web site that they offer that particular Redi-Pak....just two rifle models as Redi-Paks.
 
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I do not like clear plastic packs for anything anyway.

Of all things, a Revolver really ought to be regarded with enough respect by it's Maker, to warrant at least a Cardboard Box.
 
Articap, I was at cabelas when I saw the revolvers in the plastic containers. What was interesting was that they had other Piettas in a glass case nearby.
 
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