Someone selling DP rifle as "Safe to Shoot"

**Jc5** · 04-15-2011 06:32 PM

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...emnum=10277632

I tried to do a good turn by emailing the seller that DP rifles should not be sold as shooters. His reply was: "Drill purpose rifles were just decommissioned rifle. Most DP rifles are safe to shoot, but all should checked by a gunsmith first. This rifle was checked by a licensed gunsmith and Is Safe To shoot. "

Oh well. Buyer Beware I guess. If anyone on these boards knows this seller, maybe they can talk some sense into him or send him a link.

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**Son** · 04-15-2011 11:20 PM

Ask the seller if he will supply a signed declaration saying it is safe. Tell him you need it so your kids will be looked after if his rifle kills or maims you.

That should get a bite!

**Mohawk** · 04-16-2011 03:27 AM

Should also be noted that he is asking a premium price for a mixmaster that is missing parts. What a nut....

**Badger** · 04-16-2011 06:36 AM

Here's a few links to other threads where Peter and others have discussed the pitfalls of DP and ZF marked rifles ...

ZF marking on Enfields?

DP Stock Marks Query

DP Rifles

Drill Purpose Rifle L59A1 UK Legal Status

Please read them all thoroughly before you go and shoot it ...

Regards,
Doug

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