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A friend called me today and told me of a rifle a friend of his was selling... (Clue #1... A "friend of a friend" thing) The price was a good bit lower than going rate for this make/model of firearm. The story is, this guy is "hard up for cash" and needs to get this gun sold in a hurry to pay bills... (Clue #2... In a rush to sell). I went to check out this rifle (These two work out of the same business) and found it to be (as far as I could tell) NEW and unfired. Still in it's original shipping box. What struck me as strange was all the packing labels were either ripped off or cut out of the box. (Hmmmm.....) My friend was the one who showed me the rifle as his friend was still at work... (Hmmmm again....) All the accessories were in the case, but no other paperwork was found. Right now, I'm waiting for the owner to call me and I'll be asking to see his sales slip...
I've met the owner of this rifle once, some time ago, and remember him as sort of a shady looking character... I'm kind of shady looking myself so I really can't really fault him for that. My friend, the one who originally called to tell me about this gun, is an honest guy and I don't think HE would be into anything that's not on the "straight and narrow". This other guy, the rifle's owner.... I'm not so sure about. Again... just a "feeling"...
This seems like one of those deals that's too good to be true and maybe I should just run for the hills. However, if it IS legit, I'd love to pick up this rifle at a considerable discount!! And help him out financially (IF that story is true...) I even have his friend's blessing to take this guy "to the cleaners" as far as price!
Question... Is there any way to find out if this rifle is legit and not, well.... stolen? Would my local Sheriff be able to help? Or should I go directly to the BATFE?
(Note: If this rifle does turn out to be on the "hot" side, you can bet your life I'll be helping LEO make an arrest if needed...)
I've met the owner of this rifle once, some time ago, and remember him as sort of a shady looking character... I'm kind of shady looking myself so I really can't really fault him for that. My friend, the one who originally called to tell me about this gun, is an honest guy and I don't think HE would be into anything that's not on the "straight and narrow". This other guy, the rifle's owner.... I'm not so sure about. Again... just a "feeling"...
This seems like one of those deals that's too good to be true and maybe I should just run for the hills. However, if it IS legit, I'd love to pick up this rifle at a considerable discount!! And help him out financially (IF that story is true...) I even have his friend's blessing to take this guy "to the cleaners" as far as price!
Question... Is there any way to find out if this rifle is legit and not, well.... stolen? Would my local Sheriff be able to help? Or should I go directly to the BATFE?
(Note: If this rifle does turn out to be on the "hot" side, you can bet your life I'll be helping LEO make an arrest if needed...)