Bought a Remington 870 for 15 minutes

[Joe Boleo]

I have been shoppping at one gun shop for almost 40 years and have always done very well in many, many transactions. They had a lovely used 870 Wingmaster on the rack and I bought it cheap. I took the shotgun to my girlfirends house nearby for a thorough cleaning. When the action pins were removed and the trigger group withdrawn from the receiver, small parts fell out of the action. These parts should be staked in place. The action bars and forend came out along with the bolt and the bolt carrier.

I put the shotgun back together and returned it to the gun shop for a full refund. The shop manager apologized and did not hassle me. These things happen and our relationship is in tact. It pays to be a frequent customer and deal with a reputable gun shop. Take care...
Joe