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16-10-2017, 05:18 #11
Re: What would you do in this case?
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16-10-2017, 12:00 #12
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Re: What would you do in this case?
You are 100% correct A-R as the cerakote or gun bleuing option is not an option here as the gun is to valuable and brand new and also unfired yet.
It would never be the same or original as it was at the time when the emotional decision to purchase it was made.It just won't be the same will it?
It is also a 20Gauge and is not a common calibre nor a cheap make and it is not in stock at this dealer either.
I do foresee the replacement route as the most logical and most favourable option however it seems as if it will be a tough route to take and tough road ahead at this point given the dealers reluctance to even suggest this option as an alternative and one he would even possibly be willing to make.
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16-10-2017, 12:04 #13
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16-10-2017, 12:13 #14
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16-10-2017, 12:56 #15
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Re: What would you do in this case?
Hi Fumbles,Where do I start?
Firstly I wish that everyone had the integrity we expect people to have and secondly that it was as easy to licence or rectify a firearm licence as in the States I guess.
I read your post several times and I realise that we are so far behind in terms of legislation to quickly and efficiently rectify and resolve a technical matter for something as simple as a firearm and firearm license replacement.
Unfortunately here in the South of Africa despite having to do a new application and motivation stating that the new shotgun application supersedes an identical shotgun's existing approved license the new application is reviewed entirely in isolation and on it's own merit from scratch again. It could even be turned down despite the previous licence being approved only two weeks ago.
A ball ache of note to say the least.
Unfortunately it also seems from the initial body language of the firearm dealer that he is less interested in resolving the matter as professionally and amicably as is possible seeing that he has been paid in full and also realises his part in the re-licensing and exercise that lies ahead.
One could probably threaten to name and shame the firearms dealer but for the honest, caring and hard working folks like you and I and most of us on this forum with integrity who do feel something for the next person do find it unpleasant and an extremely daunting task at times to go head to head with a public entity such as a firearms dealer who inevitably will tell you that there are hundreds of other satisfied customers out there that do support him.
In a sense he is probably correct too given the fact that we chose to purchase from him in the first place and at the time it seemed perfectly fine to do.
Having discussed this with my mate naming and shaming must absolutely be the very very last avenue to explore and right now it would be really nice if the dealer steps up and takes responsibility in order to resolve this matter asap but first impressions and logic tells us it won't be that easy.
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16-10-2017, 13:14 #16
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Re: What would you do in this case?
Yes you can not Reblue a O/U with the standard heat method.
But there are several Gunsmiths who can cold blue it for you.
I had my Browning GTS I purchased some time back from an old timer at our club Cold Reblued and the Stock Old english Varnished at Safari and Outdoor Stellenbosch. The Gunsmiths There is Morkel and Crouse.
That O/U looked better then the new once on the shelf.
They chargds me at that time I think R1500 for Cold Blue of barrels if not less. And they then look exactly as Factory blued O/U barrels.
The stock was closer to 2000 as the English varnish thing takes days of oil being rubbed in.
Dont have it Cerakoted. Get it cold Blued at a Gunsmith who does Cold Blueing.
Was this a brand new Shotgun or second hand?
If new what make. Remember some newly blued will give of brown color onto cloth. As the Blue is a form of rust.
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17-10-2017, 08:24 #17
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