How do you tell it hasn't been shot much?

[gh1950]

Just saw another ad for a handgun, seller is not original owner, says "doesn't look like it's been shot a lot".

How do you tell?

What does a gun that's been shot a lot look like? I'm talking about revolvers mostly,

How many sellers are qualified to make that statement? What's a "lot"? What are they looking for to tell if it's been shot "a lot"? How many guns that have been shot a lot of the same kind have they examined?

Now I know that one some guns it's possible to shoot them loose by using high powered loads, but that's pretty obvious.

Just what I'm thinking about today.

 

[jeep78]

Depends on the gun. S&Ws tend to show wear on the ejector shaft when heavily used.

Headspace can be measured on revolvers as well as end shake, both can show signs of use.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Some things as simple as turn lines can be a clue. But to your point, they're just guessing.

 

[alleycat]

For buying or for selling?

 

[Trailrider]

There's a fine line between hasn't been shot much and looks like it went through a war.

 

[emptyMAGS]

If I didn't shoot it, it's got a "Low round count"...

 

[JNelson04]

“Only 12 rounds down the pipe to test for function”

 

[ARCman47]

Everyone here is an expert, just wait

 

[ARCman47]

“Only 12,567 rounds down the pipe to test for function after a suitcase of Natty and a romp with my cousin in the barn loft”

Sounds about right

 

[ARCman47]

If I didn't shoot it, it's got a "Low round count"...

Is that the same as low sperm count? Asking for a... well @Bonecollector