n11tht Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 so two weeks ago I purchased a Beretta S55 O/U from a gun dealer for £300, not a lot of money to some but right now for me it is. I loved the look of the gun and the fit was excellent, i inspected the barrels and all was okay, I broke the gun and the movement was nice and tight so purchased it with confidence. The dealer in question states on their website that all second hand guns are inspected before sale and come with a three month guarantee. I went to use the gun today for the first time and the first cartridge went off with no problems, went to fire the second cartridge and nothing happened, thought it may have been a dodgy cart so tried another still nothing. So I broke the gun and noticed the firing pin was missing, I hadn't noticed this when I bought the gun as I didn't think I would need to check it. So i decided to just use the one working barrel and this worked for another 5 shots and then the firing pin snapped. I'm stuck in the middle of a field with my dad and uncle trying to shoot clays with a gun that doesn't fire, my dad had brought along his other shotgun which doesn't fit me at all and I couldn't shoot with it very well and had a frustrating day missing everything. I rang the dealer and they said bring it along and we will sort it, I then explained that they are a 100 mile round trip which I have completed once, and will have to complete a further two times to drop the gun off and pick it back up again. I have also paid £40 for a days clay shooting which I didn't enjoy. Aside from the gun being fixed what would you guys expect/want the dealer to if you were in my shoes? Many thanks Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 In fairness mate, its not their fault you live so far away. They have a duty to fix the gun, as they seem to be willing to do, which is fair enough. The distance thing, Id say, is your problem Perhaps an RFD transfer would be a cheaper option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 i agree they are willing to fix it so take it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I'm affaird I agree the distance is your problem, but fixing the gun is theirs, maybe they could replace the firing pins the same day so you could get bite to eat etc and save a trip?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I'm affaird I agree the distance is your problem, but fixing the gun is theirs, maybe they could replace the firing pins the same day so you could get bite to eat etc and save a trip?? BINGO! sounds like the best idea yet, i agree it's a royal PIA for you, (i'd be fuming) plus they should have at least fired the gun to make sure it works before moving it on, but ring them and see if this is a viable option, perhaps get few extras out of them for your trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasausage Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Would it not be a better cource of action to arange with them to have the gun repaired at your local gun shop, but at their cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Have the shop do a TNT reverse collection and redelivery to you thats the easiest way out, the shop if they are reputable will probably swallow all the costs. Failing that post it back special delivery and have them return it when its fixed, as its a repair without a change of ownership its perfectly legal to post as long as its a signed for service with a reputable carrier. Theres a problem and they have offered to fix it, post it off and thats the end of it Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n11tht Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 well the gun is now fixed and back in my cabinet, happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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