Originally Posted by
bronko22000
I wish I would have know this. I recently traded one in that was in perfect condition (a 141 in .35 Rem). I also had a nice model 71 that a guy bought off me on line a couple years ago. I sent it to his FFL in a hard case. After examining it he decided he didn't want it so he sent it back in just a box and kept my hard case! Well the dummy didn't pack it properly and when I received it the muzzle was protruding out of the box and the crown was damaged. I refused delivery and told him that I hope he had it insured because I refused it due to damage and I never gave him his money back. So I don't know if he ate. The last I heard was the PO still had it so I guess he insured it.
That is just about average for my luck and timing! I seem to always be just a little too late for the fish to bite, the ducks to fly, or a perfect rifle to buy. The 141 rifles I have seen for sale usually look like they have been used for a crowbar and the 71 rifles do not seem to be getting less expensive with the passing of time.