Not familiar with purchasing used firearms. From my understanding many manufacturers will request a copy of the original receipt before any repairs could be done to a firearm. In this case, if I'm the second owner of the firearm without the original receipt, would the "used" firearm still be covered under warranty?
I was the third or fourth owner of a Ruger pistol. I sent it to them for work and they sent me back a "Tack Driver". The invoice included said, "No charge, Warranty Work".
I called S&W to order some parts for my second hand pistol. I lost the part. I was told the part was coming under warranty and a batch of other parts were included for no charge. The guy laughed when I asked him if he needed my CC.
I can't speak for all gun manufacturers, but my experiences above are good ones.
As said, it depends on the company. I've had warranty work done on used firearms from Smith & Wesson and Springfield Armory with no questions ask, even after I made it known they were previously owned.
That's ridiculous, an out of spec firearm is hazardous, the manufacturer will fix it no matter how old it is and no matter how many time it changed hands.
oh.....now that was a hard hit-But true I sent a 5 shot snubby to them they repaired & sent back no charge-I've also heard they stay pretty busy down there in Miami-After what I've heard & read I wouldn't even consider a semi-auto from them-
Depends on the company. Typically the gun will be repaired regardless of the original owner, but there are exceptions. It can also depend on the problem being encountered and if the company feels it’s a manufacturing defect or owner neglect or abuse.
As you read thru the numerous replies to your question...I think it is clear...in today's competitive mkt and with the attenuant liability, it would be difficult to find a company that Does Not repair any legitimate issue under warranty...so I think you are good-to-go with your used firearm...enjoy!
I would not count on it. Some will some of the time depending on what the problem is as if it is a known issue with the firearm. Any evidence of neglect, abuse and/or Billy Bob gunsmithing and forget it.
One of the primary reasons a firearm usually sells significantly less than new is because it typically has no warranty.
Like others already mentioned, some companies offer unconditional warranties and some companies offer warranties only to the original owner.
As I see it, when I buy a used gun, I'm taking a chance that is on me and not on anybody else. If there is a problem afterward and a manufacturer refuses to honor the warranty, then I wouldn't be mad at them for my decision to buy a used gun.
SCCY is big on saying no matter how many owners it's been through they will cover it. There have been several posts here how Glock will charge for being out of warrantee but at the matches they fix them for free.
I think it depends on what kind of work you want done. If you want a replacement frame because you stipple job went bad, I think you'll be SOL.
I've taken a LEO trade in G23 (obvious I wasn't the original buyer) to Glock, and they refreshed all the springs, brought it current, and gave me a new mag; no charge.
I have a number of Taurus (Tauri?), and they've all worked 100%, never needed a trip to Miami. Based on my personal experiences with my Taurus guns, mostly non owners seem to complain.
I can't recall ever being asked if I was the original owner, with any manufacturer's warranty work.
I think policies change over time and even how your individual experience might turn out, based on who happens to answer the phone when you call CS.
Probably the best thing you can do before you buy a specific gun is check with that manufacturers CS and ask very pointed questions about what you can expect.
Smith & Wesson never asked me for anything when they replaced a 642 with a cracked frame. I don't recall Remington doing so either when I sent a 1911 back for repair. I'm not sure that they didn't, I just don't remember them doing so.
Not one single manufacturer has yet been named to require proof of purchase, in this thread. I think we are reacting to a hypothetical situation, not reality.
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