bigdogpete
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I put this on a Weatherby forum but didn't get a response, yet. Thought I would try my go to forum.
Safety issue with a Mark V:
I know Remington had a problem with the safety on 700 series. Has anyone heard Mark V's having a similar problem?
I was just about to hand over payment for a used Mark V and thought I would check the safety. With the firing pin engaged and safety on. I pulled the trigger and heard a very faint click. Not like a firing pin dropping. It was much less definite. When I went to push the safety off the firing pin dropped. I tried it again and same result. I decided to hold off payment until I did some research.
I called Weatherby and they said they would evaluate but I would have to pay shipping and any repair, which makes sense. The lady wouldn't give me any hint on the problem.
If it wouldn't be a costly fix. I would probably still get the rifle. It is in excellent shape.
Any thoughts on problem and/or cost?
Pete
Safety issue with a Mark V:
I know Remington had a problem with the safety on 700 series. Has anyone heard Mark V's having a similar problem?
I was just about to hand over payment for a used Mark V and thought I would check the safety. With the firing pin engaged and safety on. I pulled the trigger and heard a very faint click. Not like a firing pin dropping. It was much less definite. When I went to push the safety off the firing pin dropped. I tried it again and same result. I decided to hold off payment until I did some research.
I called Weatherby and they said they would evaluate but I would have to pay shipping and any repair, which makes sense. The lady wouldn't give me any hint on the problem.
If it wouldn't be a costly fix. I would probably still get the rifle. It is in excellent shape.
Any thoughts on problem and/or cost?
Pete