Attorneys for Remington did not respond to multiple emails seeking comments for this story. As of February 2017 - the last time claims data was reported to the court - only about 22,000 claims had been filed of the 7.5 million guns covered by the settlement. It is unclear how many owners have taken advantage of the offer since a federal judge gave it preliminary approval in 2015. Gun shops that were still doing the repairs estimated waiting times ranging from two hours to weeks. That date appears to remain firm even though several of the 21 Remington authorized repair centers listed in the settlement and contacted by CNBC are either closed, operating with shortened hours or are not accepting repair orders due to COVID-19. The company did not admit wrongdoing and said it was agreeing to the settlement "to avoid the uncertainties and expense of protracted litigation."Ĭustomers have until April 23 to file a claim.
Remington gun repair pro#
In addition, the company agreed to recall thousands of newer guns, replacing their existing XMark Pro triggers to correct what Remington acknowledged was a manufacturing defect involving "excess bonding agent" that could cause triggers to malfunction. Under the settlement, guns with the original Model 700 trigger mechanism - a design that dates to 1948 - would be retrofitted with a newer design known as the XMark Pro.
Remington gun repair free#
But in late 2014, the company agreed in a class-action settlement to replace the firing mechanisms on millions of firearms, including the Model 700 and a dozen other guns with similar designs, free of charge. Madison, North Carolina-based Remington has consistently maintained that the guns are safe and free of defects. Lawsuits have linked the alleged defect to dozens of deaths and hundreds of serious injuries from accidental discharges in the decades since the design went on the market. Shipping via Royal Mail First Class Signed For Next day Delivery and I’ll email the tracking number once posted.Since 2010, CNBC has been investigating allegations of a design defect in Remington's iconic Model 700 rifle that is said to allow the gun to fire without the trigger being pulled. Shipping cost is included in the offer price. Payment by Bank transfer preferred but either cheque or Postal Order are fine. I’ve tried to describe this model as honestly and as accurately as I can, if you have any questions, or if you’d like more photo’s please email me, only too happy to respond. Good working order with dry firing (in double action) on all cylinders.Ī sliding pin above the ring trigger is pulled to allow the cluster barrel to tip up.
Rosewood grips, overall condition is a grey patina, with traces of the original blued finish present in protected areas.
Remington gun repair serial number#
Serial number 1072, on the underside of the barrel and on the top of the frame (under the barrel). Stamped on top of the barrel: barrel, in two lines: Reference: Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. The barrel group tilts forward for loading and cartridge extraction.
This model has a 5-shot stationary fluted barrel cluster with a revolving firing pin, cluster with ring type trigger. Termed by Remington as their “New Repeating Pistol (Elliot’s Pat) No. 22 rimfire, 5-Shot “Pepperbox” Deringer, Deactivated With Certificate.
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