New Beretta Silver Pigeon I questions

[Katitmail]

Been looking for a long time, yesterday finally took delivery of it. But I'm not sure if it's new or not.

Box was taped with Beretta tape. Inside plastic case everything is new, wrapping look original. But the gun itself has some black grease in places and what is more - it seem like it was fired. I also noticed some fibers in one f the chamber (from cleaning?) Also, this bolt un a bottom (where another tiny bolt goes in) has some tiny marks on it. Other guns I have usually don't look like that.

Is that something expected? I'm just wondering if I got used gun somehow..

 

[rbernie]

Sounds like evidence of the original factory QA firing, but it's impossible to know without pics.

 

[Virginian]

It's impossible to know with pics. Could be someone at the factory was in a shooting mood. Could be something was discovered which they felt warranted corrective action. My advice would be to just shoot it.

 

[rule303]

Don't sweat it. All guns are test fired at the factory, some get fired more than others if a part needs to be adjusted replaced after the first test fire. I don't think they are usually cleaned after that beyond a basic wipe-down. I have had guns come new from the manufacturer that looked like they had just come from an IDPA match. S&W is notorious for that.

 

[oneounceload]

Also, this bolt un a bottom (where another tiny bolt goes in) has some tiny marks on it

I'm not too sure I understand what you are trying to say here....

 

[Katitmail]

Great, thanks for all the responses! Thats what I thought, but wanted to run through.

From dry firing I noticed trigger is somewhat heavy. I also read that there is preservative grease and lube and it is strongly suggested to give it a good cleaning (internals). What do you think?

 

[Katitmail]

I'm not too sure I understand what you are trying to say here....

Usually when I get a new handgun or rifle (CZ, S&W for example) - all bolts look "NEW". And after you take it apart with walmart screwdriver they look "OLD". But even if you take them out with good gunsmith screwdriver - they look good but you can tell.

What I'm saying is that this screw with another brass screw don't look "NEW". They are tiny, so it might be that those small marks were left at a factory, just wanted to make sure.

 

[reddrumtoo]

If you are going to dry fire a shotgun , snap caps are highly recommended to prevent damage.

 

[oneounceload]

Plenty of GOOD snap caps to get - do NOT get the cheap clear and red plastic stuff