New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? - General Discussion https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer AllGunStuff Discussion Board en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 12:48:15 +0000 wpForo 60 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7289 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:24:20 +0000 General Discussion Tripodmvr https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7289 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7288 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:09:15 +0000
Maybe for high-value rifles custom built you would expect it to be clean and shiny. For cheaper brands, the time required to brush and patch out the barrel and then clean and dry the action and stock, would probably increase the price of the rifle without increasing the value.]]> General Discussion janfred https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7288 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7287 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:44:58 +0000
But why not clean it afterwards, or at least oil it? ]]> General Discussion Ds J https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7287 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7286 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:22:37 +0000
In the US there is no requirement for a proof test of a new rifle. In Europe new firearms are not allowed to be sold without a CIP proofmark. And that is only applied after a prooftest.]]> General Discussion janfred https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7286 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7276 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:43:34 +0000
Perhaps the manufacturer did not think that some SAFFER would notice this matter.


Yup, them stupids down in the bush ;)

Serous though - does anyone know of similar thkngs in Europe and the US?]]> General Discussion Ds J https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7276 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7272 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:45:59 +0000 General Discussion JamesNotBond https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7272 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7239 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:52:51 +0000
I have cleaned a rifle or two which had enough rust to colour the first oily patch brown, and they were pretty new into the gun shop.

What about an enhanced chance of rust during transport at sea? It doesn't make sense that a company would risk its reputation, so the sales proof of a tested rifle is pretty strong?]]> General Discussion Ds J https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7239 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7238 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:16:28 +0000

Interesting, but of any importance ??


Yes, I think it could be.

Buying a new rifle, I'd expect it to be clean for the simple reason that it could rust if it stands too long.

Or a prospective buyer could think the personnel have been abusing the rifles for private fun.

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Ya, I thought of the rust factor, but other than that ? I did not mean sarcasm, but a really like is it important, a error, flaw or some disadvantage attached. I am sure the decision to ship like described had much research and decision making attached to end result.
Perhaps - " there! Proof it was test fired as per sales schlep story"]]> General Discussion Treeman https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7238 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7237 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:34:02 +0000
Interesting, but of any importance ??


Yes, I think it could be.

Buying a new rifle, I'd expect it to be clean for the simple reason that it could rust if it stands too long.

Or a prospective buyer could think the personnel have been abusing the rifles for private fun.]]> General Discussion Ds J https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7237 Re: New rifles - dirty from manufacturer? https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7234 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:33:09 +0000 General Discussion Treeman https://systemz.online/general-discussion/new-rifles-dirty-from-manufacturer#post-7234