Rifling issues with my Armi Sport

Cannonman1 · May 08, 2019, 08:25:01 PM

Received a 56/50 Infantry Rifle made by Armi/Chiappa and when I pulled it out to go over function today I noticed that the rifling was off.. a couple of the grooves are deep and the rest are very light.. I need to return it but was wondering if anyone out there has ever had a similar issue.. The gun is unfired and perfect condition.. just messed up rifling.. How does that stuff pass inspection at the manufacturer??

Two Flints · May 08, 2019, 08:43:33 PM

Cannonman1,

Just return it . . . QC is not what it should be. Just too bad you got a bad one. Try again. May I ask who was the dealer?

Two Flints

Cannonman1 · May 09, 2019, 05:15:58 AM

Elk County

Cannonman1 · May 09, 2019, 04:14:52 PM

Elk County is facilitating a replacement.. We will see how this goes. Happy with their quick reply and taking total responsibility for satisfying me .. A good start.

Two Flints · May 09, 2019, 06:05:02 PM

Good to hear . . . hope it goes well for you . . . keeps us informed of the results.

Two Flints

Cannonman1 · May 18, 2019, 06:42:53 AM

Update
As of yesterday, I have heard back from both my distributor and Chiappa/Armi.. A repair order has been issued and I am returning the rifle for either replacement or repair. They indicate they are ahead of schedule and the normal 4-6 week time frame will be likely shortened by a couple weeks. They will evaluate the rifle and decide on what direction makes sense. ( I suspect repair ) which is preferred as the action is nice, fluid and tight, trigger pull is perfect and wood has a nice grain.
So, I give them an A so far.. Good communications up to this point and a battle plan.
By the way, took my .44/40 Chaippa carbine out yesterday.. It shot like a champ.. Fluid feeding and nary a hiccup. I was smoking a gong offhand at 120 yards with great regularity and the fun meter was at 10..

Two Flints · May 18, 2019, 12:28:34 PM

Cannonman,

Good to read . . . stay in touch regarding the rifle . . . I worry about getting a last minute runaround from the seller, but seems good so far.

Two Flints

Blair · May 18, 2019, 02:56:23 PM

Two Flints is correct.
Considering the cost of the new Spencer's, it is about time that the manufacture and the "sellers/dealers" make good on their finished product!
If there is a fault... it is with the lack of support Chiappa/Armisport offers to the customers.
I wish you well on this Cannonman1!
My best,
Blair

Dave Fox · May 19, 2019, 01:18:30 PM

Well, so much for final inspection at the factory. Reminds me of a crate of new Harpers Ferry flint muskets delivered to a Texas post...without the vents having been drilled. Hard to proof a musket barrel w/o a vent hole.

Blair · May 19, 2019, 03:30:14 PM

And just which model "Harpers Ferry" flint lock Muskets would this be?
I also don't know how this information would relate to the subject of Spencer Repeating Firearms?
My best,
Blair

Cannonman1 · July 28, 2019, 08:05:10 PM

Final Report on Repair of Chiappa Spencer Rifle..
Rifle was received by Chiappa and after 4 calls and talking with the gunsmith and others, I received back today, a re barreled rifle with good rifling and they even replaced the somewhat loose barrel bands with nicely fitting ones ( I had not asked for that ) Gun has original reciever and stock and I am very satisfied with the result and aesthetics... Took some firm but calm discussion with Chiappa and got them to understand that I was not letting this go by the wayside on a 1500.00 rifle.