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I purchased this Pre model 12 from a gun dealer out of Fergus Falls Minnesota Neigel Firearms. He runs all the local gun shows. I never fired the revolver and I never noticed the cracked frame when I purchased the gun. Tried to call the dealer many times and left messages with his wife. He never returned my calls. I will never go to his shows, or do business with the man again.(I have other names for the man but can't say on the forum here.) If some needs a parts gun send me a pm with offer.DSCN1118.jpg

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Sorry you got hosed. Gun dealers remind me a lot of used car salesmen.
 
Ouch!
Since this was a FTF deal and you missed what appears to be an obvious crack, it is possible he didnt see it either? If this was an online deal, I get it completely but I think FTF the expectation is understandably higher that the buyer inspect the merchandise and be satisfied with the condition. Did the price reflect a deal too good to be true? I cannot explain his unwillingness to return a phone call to try to come to an agreement.
 
flundertaker said:
Ouch!
Since this was a FTF deal and you missed what appears to be an obvious crack, it is possible he didnt see it either? If this was an online deal, I get it completely but I think FTF the expectation is understandably higher that the buyer inspect the merchandise and be satisfied with the condition. Did the price reflect a deal too good to be true? I cannot explain his unwillingness to return a phone call to try to come to an agreement.
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I don't understand it either, I was nice about it. The price was 450.00
 
lowhog said:
I purchased this Pre model 12 from a gun dealer out of Fergus Falls Minnesota Neigel Firearms. He runs all the local gun shows. I never fired the revolver and I never noticed the cracked frame when I purchased the gun. Tried to call the dealer many times and left messages with his wife. He never returned my calls. I will never go to his shows, or do business with the man again.(I have other names for the man but can't say on the forum here.) If some needs a parts gun send me a pm with offer.View attachment 173431

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If you had opportunity to inspect it, decided to buy it, and noticed the flaw months later, I'm afraid it's your loss. It's not a new gun, under warranty. If he takes it back, he would be taking a loss at your word that you didn't cause the crack. Even if it was not a FTF deal, most sellers offer a 3 day non-firing inspection, and you're well past that now. The deal is done. Sorry for your loss, but honor the deal you made, and never buy a gun you haven't thoroughly inspected and/or shot. An expensive lesson to learn.
 
clevolver said:
If you had opportunity to inspect it, decided to buy it, and noticed the flaw months later, I'm afraid it's your loss. It's not a new gun, under warranty. If he takes it back, he would be taking a loss at your word that you didn't cause the crack. Even if it was not a FTF deal, most sellers offer a 3 day non-firing inspection, and you're well past that now. The deal is done. Sorry for your loss, but honor the deal you made, and never buy a gun you haven't thoroughly inspected and/or shot. An expensive lesson to learn.
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I agree with what your saying. I just sold it for parts. Regards
 
Tough call.
As another said- if you didn't notice it, how do you know he did?

Also-
WHEN did the crack develop?
It is entirely possible that it happened in your gun safe. Perhaps the temp changed a few degrees the one time that it took for the stressed socket to give way.
 
After examining a beautiful Model 1902 .32-20 (with a flashlight & magnifying glass), I made an offer which was accepted. While showing off the photos on this very forum, I noticed a crack under the forcing cone. I felt sick for a few days, but decided that it was my fault, and shook it off. I decided to shoot it until the barrel falls off. The crack hasn't grown, the seller still doesn't know, and I learned a little about inspecting a gun more carefully before I buy it. I don't think I can ever sell it, but it's still a beautiful gun. I'm happy with it. Shoots like a dream.
 
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