.22 IOF Revolver won't fire

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:26 am

mhksmk";p="58472 wrote: The dealer, in Mumbai, when selling the Gun said it was brand new. But, when I called him about the problem; he replied that he can do nothing about it. Think he has fleeced me and have made the deal unethically.

If you have a bill on this effect, you could mail the same to IOF and get a cancellation order for the dealer's distribution/dealership.
You should also approach the cops/consumer-court to see what action can be taken.
Guys... if someone is into the Press or has good contacts with them, maybe publishing this would be a good idea, eventually leading to a joint effort to fight such 'topi' walas

The Doc · Post by **The Doc** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:40 am

mhksmk";p="58472 wrote: The dealer, in Mumbai, when selling the Gun said it was brand new. But, when I called him about the problem; he replied that he can do nothing about it. Think he has fleeced me and have made the deal unethically.

TenX is right, I think you should take up the matter with the consumer forum and the IOF.

. I hope you have saved the receipt ( in Punjab the dealers mention whether the firearm is new or second hand on the receipt itself) , the proof of purchase would be on your license too. Was it really new ? How much did he charge you ?

best,
RP.

amk · Post by **amk** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:07 pm

For a start please please please name and shame the dealer here. It will save a lot of innocent buyers heartache in the future. I don't know of any dealers in Mumbai selling new (or even old) IOFB handguns.

AMK

lazybones · Post by **lazybones** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:51 pm

Hi mhksmk:
I met a couple of retired senior civil servants and was telling them about your problem. Their advice was that you write immediately (by registered AD post) to the DGOF; attaching copies of all documents.
His mailing address according to the OFB website,
(http://ofbindia.gov.in/index.php?wh=home&lang=en), is :

The DGOF and Chairman
Ordnance Factory Board
Ayudh Bhawan
10-A, S. K. Bose Road
Kolkata - 700001, India

Telephone : 0091-33-22481209 / 22489744
Fax : 0091-33-22482927
Mail : [email protected]

Hope this is useful.
Ashok

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:49 pm

That is useful info Ashok.
Guess matters of cheating while dealing with firearms is no joke, even to the uniformed bribe-squad

mhksmk · Post by **mhksmk** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:42 am

The dealer's name is M/s. Hassanand Hemandas & Co., Near Crawford Market, Mumbai.
Ashok thenks a lot for your concern & advice.
I do have the receipt with me.
I have spoke with a Police Armoury Officer, he has checked the weapon & is willing to help me out.
However, I am going to write to the DGOF and going to take up this matter.
Also, we have to have a joint concerted action against this type of malafide practises of the dealers.

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:49 am

Is there someway where all us members could sign (something like a petition), so that the case would be strong with no rooom for foulplay

amk · Post by **amk** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:12 pm

HH Co. didn't look too convincing when I went there myself. I didn't know they sold IOF products.

In the building on the right just above them (where Zaffaran is) there is a Gunsmith, India Arms or something like that. Meet Guddu there, he should be able to fix it quite easily.

mhksmk · Post by **mhksmk** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:47 am

Thanks amk

amk · Post by **amk** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:03 pm

mhksmk, if you plan to sell it and are allowed to sell it please contact me.

mhksmk · Post by **mhksmk** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:43 pm

Dear amk,
Yes I am allowed to sell it. And, I will sell it if I get what I have paid for it.

amk · Post by **amk** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:56 pm

I may be interested if it can be fixed. I believe it is extremely lightweight and cheap too. I can use it for the weapon entry on my license and if it is not to my taste after a while I can chuck it away. What did you pay for it?

badshah0522 · Post by **badshah0522** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:09 pm

I am also intreasted if AMK will not take it .In the same condition without repairing.

mhksmk · Post by **mhksmk** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:18 pm

I paid Rs. 55000 for it. Tell me if any of you are interested.

amk · Post by **amk** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:53 pm

Why did you pay 55k? Isn't the official price (incl taxes) in the range of 41k?

Anyway, my license is at least 10 days away, if it doesn't get issued before the 3rd then I'm away for 15 days for Hajj so my purchase will be more delayed until after the 18th of December.

If you are in a hurry and Badshah can organise the logistics then I'm cool if he picks it up.

Badshah, how will you get it to UP?

mhksmk, where in Mumbai are you? If in South Mumbai we could meet up and I could check out the gun myself.

AMK

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