OOPs, that sucks blackknight50. Our walmarts are all different up here to, they do not sell guns b/c of the process to do so now in Canada. As far as guns in boxes when I was shopping for a new rifle, a well know shop in the area(biggest as well), showed me guns in boxes that had damage from shipping or something. It seems as though they don't inspect them before placing them in storage or stock. Bad ones will abound, but I hardly think Walmart would be the culprit in these cases...but rather manufacturer's, shipping companies and then maybe the store for not verifing the merchandise upon arrival or stocking. But such is life with bigger, badder stores. I actually prefer buying speciality items, such as guns from the smaller dealer. CS service is always better, chances are they actually know what a ML, etc and how it is used.

Better luck next time.