Lipsey .44 Won't Function

[17tombstone]

Figured out why when I took it apart. Obviously a little disappointing for a brand new gun. Full of rust in the internals right from the box.

 

[jengel]

There ya go.

 

[StanMemTn]

Your photos aren't showing up, I had to copy and paste the links to see the photos.

Holy Cow! I wouldn't have believed that a new gun could accumulate that much rust. Were those stored in seawater or something?

Hopefully Ruger and/or Lipsey's is making this right for you.

Stephen

 

[Yosemite Sam]

That's just gross.

I currently have my grip frame off the gun, and can assure you mine doesn't look like that. It had more oil than I expected to see, but no rust.

I'm really sorry to see this. Somewhere along the line that must've gotten wet.

-- Sam

 

[mattsbox99]

That is from acid or base (bleach) not water.

 

[Dale53]

That is just flat out disgusting...

Be interesting to hear what Ruger has to say about that!

Dale53

 

[batmann]

I am very surprised that you didn't see any external corrosion as bad as it is internally.

 

[Aggie01]

That makes me sad. I bought a parts gun for $85 that was nicer than that internally.

 

[Hobie]

Neither of my Lipsey .44s looked like that. Did that come direct from Lipsey to your dealer or via another dealer? It might be the fault of the other dealer...

 

[JesterGrin_1]

I have to ask who did you purchase it from?

 

[Sonnytoo]

Hard to imagine how a new gun could rust at the distributor's that quickly.
Let Ruger give you a new one. But don't hesitate any longer than necessary.
Sonnytoo

 

[41 Magnum]

WOW, I don't think I've ever seen a revolver so rusted ! That appears to be more damage than plain water could have done ! That's just NASTY looking ! I hope they make it right for You.

 

[Jeff Hoover]

Bluing is nothing but controlled rust. My guess would be it never got a bath after bluing it, to neutralize the bluing salts. Then it was put together, and wiped down with oil rag, which is why there isn't external rust.

That is not controlled rust ! Too bad ! I'm certain Ruger will rectify, ASAP.

 

[tulsamal]

I think it is safe to say that somebody didn't do their job right!

Gregg

 

[17tombstone]

Ruger has been very responsive to the situation so I'm sure we will get it fixed. It was bought from a dealer in NC. Gun lead actually came from this or the single action forum. Looked great on the outside. Would have never know as I had planned on keeping it unfired but changed my mind and took it to the range this weekend. Glad I did.

 

[Cholo]

Looks to me like that lubed it with a healthy dose of KY Jelly mixed with a handful of salt..

 

[dougader]

Wow. I guess I better take my grips off and take a look...

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Bluing is nothing but controlled rust. My guess would be it never got a bath after bluing it, to neutralize the bluing salts. Then it was put together, and wiped down with oil rag, which is why there isn't external rust.

That is not controlled rust ! Too bad ! I'm certain Ruger will rectify, ASAP.

Yep, every blued Ruger I've bought new (and even one used Mini 14) had a light coating of orange on them from improperly stopped bluing process. Except for my Lipsey's .44. I even noted that at the time I announced my acquisition of it. That's why I'm so shocked about this one.

-- Sam

 

[Dale53]

A good friend and I both got new 50th Anniversary .44 Magnums and the .44 Lipsey Specials at the same time. We both had a couple of spots of "orange" on them. It was a bit tenacious but cleaned up perfectly with 0000 steel wool and a bit of oil. I was not pleased with this but figured "all's well that ends well".

But this one takes the cake.

What happened to the pictures?

Dale53

 

[ddeaton]

the pics are gone now, I cant see them. I just got a new Lipsey a month ago and had to clean it out also. I didnt call Ruger, I will now and tell them about it. It had crap all up in the corner of the frame inside the wheelhouse up by the hammer. I havent taken it fully apart yet. I think I may have to give it a once over now that I have read this. I cleaned and oiled it, then put maybe 20 rounds through it so far. There was crap all over my yellow shipping washer also.