Selling a Franken-gun: Disclosure

[brassburnz]

I was thinking about selling a semi-auto pistol made from a frame and slide from two different guns, a Franken-gun. Do I need to disclose this is a Franken-gun or just list it as is?

[brassburnz]

Selling/Buying a Franken-gun: Disclosure

If you were buying a semi-auto where the serial numbers on the frame and the slide do not match, would it make any difference to you? Should a seller disclose this information to a potential buyer?

MODS: Sorry for the double-post. First time posting a poll.

[orangeusa]

I already responded once, lolz.

I'm thinking unless it's a collectors piece, it doesn't matter - does it? That said, I would probably tell them.

BTW-nobody likes public polls.
You fixed it !

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[claylakers]

I sold one similar not too long ago. My thinking was and is "why not describe it exactly for what it is and let the market dictate demand?" I prefer to be on the side of being too up front rather than having someone complain that they feel duped or taken advantage of if I didn't disclose as much as possible....whatever that is worth, GLWS

[bigmike82]

It wouldn't stop me from buying it, but it would cause a wtf reaction if I discovered it.

[MosinVirus]

If the parts are serialized to match and not matching, I would want to know. Because I think there may be an expectation of "originality" there.

When do we find out more about this non-matching beast?

[sarbiker]

Bacon.

[claylakers]

It wouldn't stop me from buying it, but it would cause a wtf reaction if I discovered it.

Yup yup

[MrOrange]

Bacon.

For reals, brassburnz, I mean WHAT THE HELL?! No bacon option? I'm disgusted.


I voted yes, even though it's not like selling a car with half the actual miles showing, full disclosure is best. Doesn't matter if the slide is serialized or not, if the gun isn't original the seller should note it.

[hermosabeach]

Wecsog should be disclosed

[dozer wright]

If you as seller expanded the situation before hand not a deal breaker . If I found the mismatch at inspection at the Ffl before Dros then I wouldn't buy it . Nothing worse than a dishonest seller of firearms . Your mismatching frame slide may not be a big deal . But this is a tool someone may use in defense of their or their loved ones life . Let them make the decision.

[Mitch]

What would Jesus do? Serious reply. Check it out.

[Bansh88]

Absolutely yes. It should reflect the (hopefully) oddly low price on the gun.

Unless this is being listed in the usual Calguns manner of "custom"

[dieselpower]

there is a reason why the slide and frame both have a serial number and the fact they are different changes the value.

A Glock frame, slide and barrel have matching serial numbers because that proves the firearm is in its original condition as purchased from the factory without addressing the internal components.

As a Factory Representative, I know we would not honor or acknowledge a warranty on a firearm with non-matching serial numbers, but have in the past ignored non-factory parts on the inside of a unit.

This may or may not be of added value and the buyer has a right to decide for themselves prior to the sale. If they were not informed of the mis-match in serial numbers, they sale could be voided based on the fact they were not sold an item presented as a factory built item.

I have had this conversation with people who paid $100,000 for a "new" product only to find out there is absolutely no factory warranty. I simply refer them back to the Seller.

[Robert1234]

It wouldn't stop me from buying it, but it would cause a wtf reaction if I discovered it.

This.^^

How would you feel buying something and finding some detail that may or may not affect the price was hidden?

That said, caveat emptor. Before buying, check the numbers if that matters to you. Or ask the seller before driving to the dealer.

I'd rather know as I'm reading the ad than after driving to the FFL and finding out.

A couple of years ago, I sold a gun without realizing the numbers didn't match (it was a Glock, they number the frame, slide and barrel). Buyer called me after I left the dealer and told me. I felt bad for him, and if he had asked, I would have returned his money. If it was something I had noticed, I would have put the info in the ad.