A couple of months ago, I decided to buy 3 AR's for my three sons, and put them away in storage for their graduations or whatever (big life achievement.)
I went to a local "basement FFL." This guy is an airline pilot who does transfers and orders on the side for a few $. I ordered 3 Bushmaster A2 Shorty Carbines, for $790.39 each, which includes all fees, shipping, 6% NC sales tax. His cost was $742.15 each. He ordered them for me straight from Bushmaster because of supply problems at that time. Total for three rifles was $2,371.17, delivered.
I have used this FFL before for a private transfer with no problems. He seems to be a genuine nice guy. This is my first experience with buying guns through him.
They came in a few weeks ago but because of holidays, travel, etc. we didn't get together until yesterday to pick them up. I looked them over quickly, signed the 4473, got NIBC'd, and walked away with the rifles.
Today I got them out of the trunk and got them ready to stash in the attic (added some 20 & 30 rnd mags, noted serial #'s, etc.) Then all of a sudden I notice that the rifles aren't right. I wanted A2 carbines, but these are flattop (A3) carbines.
I know I screwed-up. I can't believe that I could look at those rifles and not notice the big nobs on the left under the handle!
I feel like an idiot.At the same time, I am dead sure that I told him in writing that I wanted A2 rifles, not flattops. I have the e-mail, and I cut and paste here the exact line:
"three Bushmaster A2 Shorty carbines."I know I don't have any legal recourse. I don't want to go that route anyway.
I know that he can't take the rifles back. I don't have anything against flattops, except that the nobs on the handle are unsightly. Yeah, there are more scope mounting options. But these are just not what I wanted, or thought I ordered.
Did I get screwed?Should I just forget it and be happy with the rifles?I have a pistol on order with him right now.
Should I make him feel bad and ask for an allowance on the next purchase?Is there any sort of reasonable way out of this?Any helpful advice appreciated.