NW Custom Firearm stole my rifle

[JimBob]

I drop off an M1A rifle to this shop over a year and a half ago now for a rebarrel. I keep checking up (maybe, every other month or so) on the status. and it was always the fault of COVID delaying the work and delaying the special tools he needed to purchase to do the job. I was very patient, and now it appears too patient. The business is closed and I have not idea how to recover my rifle. I'm out about $2600. Not sure if there is anything I can do about it now.... .

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[nammac]

Take your receipt for the rifle to a lawyer and begin legal proceedings…. Perhaps you'll get something from their asset liquidation.

 

[JimBob]

Take your receipt for the rifle to a lawyer and begin legal proceedings…. Perhaps you'll get something from their asset liquidation.

I would to, but this is all new to me. I'm not sure where to even get started. My legal knowledge starts and end with "Judge Judy"

 

[GWS]

I thought they pulled stumps for Montana.. about ahead and a half ago.

 

[Howard1955]

I drop off an M1A rifle to this shop over a year and a half ago now for a rebarrel. I keep checking up (maybe, every other month or so) on the status. and it was always the fault of COVID delaying the work and delaying the special tools he needed to purchase to do the job. I was very patient, and now it appears too patient. The business is closed and I have not idea how to recover my rifle. I'm out about $2600. Not sure if there is anything I can do about it now.... .

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I'd talk to the police first. Then a lawyer.

 

[SPSharpshooter]

You can go civil or criminal route. Or both. Talk to the police first and get it documented.

 

[ron]

Sorry to here that. I too had a rifle there for repair. Found out by accident they were leaving town.
A hassle getting my rifle back days before they left for Montana. Owner is full of excuses and BS.
Good luck hope you can get your rifle back.

 

[titsonritz]

Sorry to here that. I too had a rifle there for repair. Found out by accident they were leaving town.
A hassle getting my rifle back days before they left for Montana. Owner is full of excuses and BS.
Good luck hope you can get your rifle back.

Sounds like the ATF may be interested in his activity.

 

[nammac]

Take your receipt for the rifle to a lawyer and begin legal proceedings…. Perhaps you'll get something from their asset liquidation.

As others have said, talk with the police, file a police report of the incident. That'll give you a case number, then off to an attorney. Perhaps a demand return of property letter from the attorney, or legal actions if they're not responsive.

Good luck on getting your rifle returned or compensated for it.

 

[JimBob]

Does anyone remember this guy's last name (or have any other info on him)?

Jon <something>...

 

[titsonritz]

Jon <something>...

Bush

https://opengovus.com/firearms-license/9-91-011-01-9J-05442

 

[Xaevian]

Jon Bush, FFL licence 9-91-011-01-9J-05442. License does not appear to be transferred to another address. 5601 E 18th St Ste 105, Vantucky WA 98661. I saw your Yelp review.

 

[Xaevian]

Bush

https://opengovus.com/firearms-license/9-91-011-01-9J-05442

Yeah, that...lol.

 

[Xaevian]

If you can find a way to contact him, either through here (they were sponsored vendors and did the NWFA lower engraving) or elsewhere, I would suggest trying that first.

He doesn't appear to respond well to crazy though, based on the reviews. So if you can keep it professional, you might end up with less hassle, stress, and time wasted. Claims court will still be there if you need to take it up further. Just my advice, though. I don't have a dog in either fight.

 

[michaeldw]

Jon transferred

 

[michaeldw]

Jon transferred alot of his guns to brass tack munitions you might and ask randy about

 

[J&B Firearm Sales Inc.]

If not already done make sure to report the serial number stolen with your local LE.
It might take years, but if the rifle pops up for sale somewhere and the SN gets ran it should hopefully make it's way back to you.

 

[titsonritz]

Jon transferred alot of his guns to brass tack munitions you might and ask randy about

"His guns"?

 

[michaeldw]

"His guns"?

The ones he had in his books

 

[Pepe-lepew]

If the rifle was on his books, there should be a way to track where the rifle went. I don't know if the ATF would help you track it though.