Rifles age and if it's used

[f33dback]

Dealer says it's not used, though when I called them again, and asked the person at the counter, they said "the little tag fell off I'm not sure" so I called the manufacture and they said it was made October 2009, so 6 months ago, what are the odd's it isn't used?

Since my 10 days are not up can I back out of the transaction even though they charged me on my card?

[djleisure]

Not really sure what you're asking here, but I'm guessing it would be up to the dealer if they will refund your money. Isn't that the sort of thing you clear up before you buy something? I'm a little confused...

[tomd1584]

are you buying it soley as a collectors item?

Otherwise if you're going to shoot it I dont see the worry. Maybe i'm missing something.

[professionalcoyotehunter]

Usually you will get back store credit but not the dros fees.

[f33dback]

Not really sure what you're asking here, but I'm guessing it would be up to the dealer if they will refund your money. Isn't that the sort of thing you clear up before you buy something? I'm a little confused...

Meh me too, I don't know what I was doing that day because I usually ask 2 questions "is it used and return policy" I did neither of these so I'm the idiot here this time, but at one point they said "it's new" at another point it's "we lost the little tag" whatever that means.

So I agree it's primarily my fault but the differences in information received make me feel uncomfortable.

[gemini1]

Well, I'm guessing this is your legitimate alibi, you were told its new so you bought but then was given a different info after you've paid for it. As others said, you may not get refund on the dros fees. You can always dispute with your cc company.

[killshot44]

Sounds new to me. Don't sweat it.

[!@#$]

not the first time a "counter guy" has given bad info. it's a rifle not a head of lettuce 6 months means nothing.

it is the same rifle you saw when you did the dros right?

[CSACANNONEER]

"Used" or "previously owned"? Either way, the gun was manufactured about 6 months ago. After that, it probably went to a jobber, then a wholesaler, then a retailer and then to you. Guess what, it can take a while to go through that many hands. I'm sort of surprised that it's as new as it is. Then again, the whole Post-O thing did take a huge toll on supply for a while. Has the gun been shot? I hope so. If not, the manufacturer is not one I would trust. All manufactures, that I know, test fire ever firearm before leaving the plant. The exception would be comemoratives or highly engraved show pieces. Anyway, the first time you pull the trigger, it will be "used" anyway so, who cares?

[f33dback]

not the first time a "counter guy" has given bad info. it's a rifle not a head of lettuce 6 months means nothing.

it is the same rifle you saw when you did the dros right?

I made the person write the serial on the DROS even though they technically don't have to, so I assume the lettuce reference is that 6 months out from manufacture it is entirely plausible it is not used.

[!@#$]

I made the person write the serial on the DROS even though they technically don't have to, so I assume the lettuce reference is that 6 months out from manufacture it is entirely plausible it is not used.

i've seen some rifles spend a decade or more sitting in the rack still "new"

[CHS]

It's probably been sitting on the shelf without selling, being handled by people who want to see it.

Makes sense that the tag would fall off after enough movement.

I wouldn't worry about it.

[anniepoks]

there's no way fired or unfired could be established.
backing out of transaction - depends on the dealer. again DROS might not be refundable AND he might struck you with 15% or more 'restocking fee'.
depends who you deal with and their mood.
good luck calgunner.