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<blockquote data-quote="GeneW" data-source="post: 2285621" data-attributes="member: 27284"><p>SSP is good folks, they would not cheat you, but it IS an older used gun, so buyer beware. SSP will treat you right. </p><p></p><p>I'm certainly NOT an expert, but what little I do know, look at the firing pin and the ejector. If they will allow you to chamber a USED shell, see if it will chamber and extract. Usually if you offer the seller the used shell and ask them to do it for you, they should not have any fear. They'd rightfully freak if you tried to chamber a loaded live round. </p><p></p><p> Also look at the charging knob and look if there is crack where you slide the knob all the way back. If a crack, walk away. Broken firing pins and ejectors can be fixed but that costs $$$. With some guns these parts can be scarce or non existent or expensive. </p><p></p><p>If any seller will give you a 24 hour money back guarantee, ask if you can go shoot it and make sure it functions properly, and if not if they will give you your money back.</p><p></p><p>Most any old gun like that will usually be in need of a tear down and deep cleaning. </p><p></p><p>Again, I'm not an expert, so this is my 2cents worth. Good luck.</p><p></p><p>I try to keep at least one or two of each caliber of whatever, rifle pistol shotgun case, empty, spent primer, no bullet or shot, and if plastic shot shell, cut the tip off. That way you can safely chamber it, make sure it chambers ok and then extracts ok. You should see a healthy extraction and the empty land some distance away.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GeneW, post: 2285621, member: 27284"] SSP is good folks, they would not cheat you, but it IS an older used gun, so buyer beware. SSP will treat you right. I'm certainly NOT an expert, but what little I do know, look at the firing pin and the ejector. If they will allow you to chamber a USED shell, see if it will chamber and extract. Usually if you offer the seller the used shell and ask them to do it for you, they should not have any fear. They'd rightfully freak if you tried to chamber a loaded live round. Also look at the charging knob and look if there is crack where you slide the knob all the way back. If a crack, walk away. Broken firing pins and ejectors can be fixed but that costs $$$. With some guns these parts can be scarce or non existent or expensive. If any seller will give you a 24 hour money back guarantee, ask if you can go shoot it and make sure it functions properly, and if not if they will give you your money back. Most any old gun like that will usually be in need of a tear down and deep cleaning. Again, I'm not an expert, so this is my 2cents worth. Good luck. I try to keep at least one or two of each caliber of whatever, rifle pistol shotgun case, empty, spent primer, no bullet or shot, and if plastic shot shell, cut the tip off. That way you can safely chamber it, make sure it chambers ok and then extracts ok. You should see a healthy extraction and the empty land some distance away. [/QUOTE]
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