Did'nt you inspect the Barrel befor you bought it? I know one would assume that since it's suppos-to-be new then one would'nt. But anytime I buy any Gun (unless bought from someone like Cabela's) where I cant see it first hand, I Always look down the Barrel to see what kind of shape it's in.
I agree with the point that the MLer was shot and returned, and if that was the case the Store Manager should have inspected it and cleaned it if necessary so it still looked new and if for no ther reason to see if it had been cleaned when returned.
(BP)