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| Above, Ron Peterson's Firearms, where I bought my Winchester 94. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Since I moved to New Mexico, I've purchased three firearms.
Two of them, the Winchester 94 and Remington 870 Express shotgun were purchased from dealers. I checked out both before purchasing. The Winchester 94 was used and the Remington 870 was new. The third, a Winchester Model 12 shotgun, I took a chance and bought it online after looking over the photos of it by the seller.
When I bought the used Winchester 94, the rifle was on an easy accessible rack, so I was able to look it over, inside and out (especially the bore). I basically inspected the rifle along the lines of an article on how to inspect used firearms as posted by Don's Weaponry.
Don's Weaponry begins their article with:
A used firearm can be an excellent value, but the price tag should never be the first thing you evaluate. Condition, safe operation, parts availability, and a clean transfer matter more than a cosmetic bargain. Knowing how to inspect used firearms helps you recognize normal wear, identify concerns that require a gunsmith, and walk away when the history or condition does not add up.
Start with one non-negotiable rule: treat every firearm as loaded until you have personally verified otherwise. Keep the muzzle in a safe direction, keep your finger off the trigger, and do not begin an inspection until the action is open and the chamber and magazine well or cylinder have been checked. If a seller will not permit a safe, basic inspection, that is reason enough not to proceed.
To read more, go here.
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