I bought a NIB Shorty40 once. It was definitely new in box because when I took it out the first time, after 4 rounds it locked up completely. The bushing was too tight to the barrel and as soon as it warmed it swelled and locked up. Sent it back to S&W who were confused as to how I had a 15yo gun brand new. They still warrantied it but were hesitant.

Moral of the story, if it hasn’t been shot it might not even work. How much is a NIB gun that might not work worth?


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