Chris B123 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi, I have just bought a Blaser F3 serial no F/003365, does anybody know how to date these, also I have seen in their advert that the barrels are interchangable can anyone confirm this, as I would like a set of 30inch barrels as well. Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Don't know how to date them. Barrels are interchangeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I bought mine in 2006 the number is F/OO4621, the gun tested in Clay Shooting magazine in 2004 had a serial number P/FVOO29. When they next tested a gun in 2006 the number is F/004875. There is a proof code on the barrels I think that it's the two letter one starting with A the second letter could refer to the date. Why not e-mail them they are good at replying to questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B123 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hi Mike, The reason I wanted to know the age was because I have read on some previous posts that the Blazer had some problems with the blueing rusting on earlier guns but this was rectified on later ones. The one I have is the 32inch competition model. I was told by the dealer it was only three months old and by looking at it I can quite believe it not a mark on it. My other gun is a Browning 525 30inch and after using the F3 I am not sure about the 32inch barrels but after seeing the price of a new 30inch set for the F3 (£2400) I think I will get used to these. Thanks for the links to the Blazer websites. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I hope you enjoy it. It's not the bluing that was the trouble it was the action frame that became discoloured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 If you get a sticky top lever or any discolouration just get it sent back. They have a no quibble warranty and I got a new action and the gun back within the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B123 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Mike. I emailed Alan Rhone today asking about the date of my F3, got an answer back in ten minutes, great service, very impressed. If I send my gun of to him to be serviced can I send it ,or does it have to go through an RFD. Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinhood69 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Seen quite a few of these threads,a lot of folk seem to have probs dating various weapons,why dont manufacturers simply put a date stamp on the barrels or action? i know theres probably a really good reason why they dont but i cant figure it out. RH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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