Would you keep this revolver??

[tomtheturner]

Hi Guys;
I am looking for your opinions. Would you keep this revolver??
I bought a 29-2 on Gunbroker, and just picked it up last night. It was described as "excellent," no blue loss, thin spots, holster wear. "not mint, but in excellent condition.
The problem is: all around the cylinder where the cylinder wear ring normally is there are "chatter" marks where the cylinder has been slammed against the pin over, and over.
The revolver is almost in perfect shape, other than that, and some plier marks on the cylinder rod.
It came in a walnut presentation case, and I believe has been shot very little. With shipping I paid almost $900, and it is going to cost me a $50.00 loss in shipping both ways to return it.
I didn't intend for it to be a safe queen, and was going to shoot it sparingly.
What do you think? Would YOU keep it. BTW: the damage was not mentioned, or pictured on the listing.
Pictures attached . . .
Thanks for your input.
Tom
I hope the pictures are there, I am not a computer whiz . . .

 

[gunnut44]

That is the problem with buying online, everyones idea of "excellent" is different. If you are asking the question you must not be satisified with it so take your $100 loss and let it be a lesson and send it back at least you will still have $800. Let the seller know you are not happy and it should be in the description that someone put pliers on the ejector rod and it has a bad ring around cyl. In the $900-$1000 range you can get a NIB unfired gun. Sorry for your problems and hope everything works out to make you happy.

 

[Recoil Rob]

Same thing happened to me a few weeks back but my seller made good on the shipping because he's a dealer with a good reputation. Since it wasn't as advertised see if he'll pay at least half the shipping.

Rob

 

[tomtheturner]

tomtheturner

Thank you for your reply, Gunnut. Yep, it is going to be a lesson learned. Buyer Beware. I appreciate your opinion, and I am leaning towards sending it back. I guess I just hated to take the loss.
Kindest Regards,
Tom

 

[psquarejr]

I would send it back, you didn't get what you paid for. I would let the seller know about the problems with the gun and my unhappiness with it.

 

[Speedo2]

Tom, I think that you're making the right decision in sending it back. The gun's condition would probably always be a burr under your saddle and not worth the savings of not shipping it back; there are lots of good 29-2's out there. -S2

 

[tomtheturner]

tomtheturner

Boy, you guys, I really appreciate your input. I am a brand new guy to this site, and you sure have been helpful.
I guess when you ask for advice . . .you are trying to confirm in your mind what you are already thinking. This undeclared damage would always be a thorn in my side, and I have decided to return it. Lesson learned.
Thanks,
Tom

 

[ikor]

JMO but a 'straight up' seller would have given a better description of the issues with that gun, even if they could not have managed to post pictures to you first. They would also at the least split the shipping with you. (some clowns wouldn't even take it back if they had your money in hand) I suppose it's possible that the seller didn't think that the condition was a big deal, but I note they surely did know enough to put a very high price on the gun.

 

[MSgt G]

Tom, I'm having a hard time with the pictures you posted. Maybe there's more than I can see. It looks like a normal "turn line" to me. Is there something else? Of course, you didn't post the mark made by the pliers.

 

[tomtheturner]

tomtheturner

I had a tough time trying to get the damage to show in the pictures. It is not a normal turn line, at all. I have never seen anything like it. The line is maybe 3-4 times wider than a regular line, and it isn't just a scratch. There are deep "dents" all along the line totally around the cylinder, and just above each of the six notches the "dents" are very intense.
If you would just bang the cylinder against the pin hard, you would getr the effect. It looks like someone has played with this revolver for hours banging the cylinder against the pin.
Does that help???
Tom

 

[tripledipper]

Send it back. I got a hard chromed 36 online and regretted not sending it back to the seller. You will never be happy with it. Finally traded my mistake.

 

[Chuck Jones]

No, I'd send it back. You should be able to find a 29-2 in much better condition locally if you start making the rounds of pawnshops, gunstores and gunshows. Sooner or later something will turn up.

I agree with speedo, there are a lot of very low round count 29s in circulation. So many people just had to have one in the '70s and after a couple of cylinders or a box of 50 put them away and never shot them again.

In fact it wasn't until silhouette shooting became came popular that anyone had a reason to shoot a 29 very much at all. Once they did, S&W was astonished how often these well used 44 magnums broke. The experience of which lead to the durability & improvement redesign in the late '80s

/c

 

[Nanook 450]

I'd ask the seller to knock off at least $200 and shoot the heck out of it.

 

[jack the toad]

Similar thing happened to me. Buying sight unseen can suck if dealing with dishonest sellers or someone that uses a different condition grading system than NRA standard.
In your situation I think I'd return it or have seller adjust purchase price with a partial refund to you to compensate for the condition.

 

[customizedcreationz]

Tom PM sent.

 

[andyo5]

I would send it back (assuming that he offers an inspection/refund period), and post negative feedback AFTER receiving a refund. I think this is more than just a matter of opinion as to what 'excellent' means. I think that this is one of those sellers who exaggerates the condition of his goods.
That is why I look for clear, focused photos showing the entire gun (or most of it) and clear words as to condition. Not mealy mouth words like 'great condition' with a single, blurry photo. I also look at any negative feedback that he has to see if it involved misrepresentation.

 

[customizedcreationz]

I always ask for lots of pictures prior to buying things sight unseen or at least in a physical manner.

When I sell things, I will send 15-25 pictures for higher end higher dollar guns.

Lower cost guns, I ll take 4-5 pictures, give you the general idea and you can ask for more from there.

 

[gunnut44]

Posting a negative feedback after he gives your money back to me would be not in good interest. Be thankful you get your money back and leave it alone. Some people are not gun guys to the extent we are to them that may be the most perfect revolver they have ever seen. Be courteous and polite and just dont deal with the seller anymore. If you want a mint gun buy one here or if buying on GB ask many questions and make sure they have good detailed pics. It's not so bad buying a holster without a premium quality pic but when you are shelling out some serious hard earned cash I like to see some nice pics. This is my opinion but you can do as you please.

 

[sheepdawg]

I like the $200 refund, let's you at least avoid the hassle.

 

[Art Doc]

Personally, I pass on or ditch any gun that shows evidence of crude, amateurish gunsmithing. That indicates the gun has a problem and the attempted fix has done even more damage.