Gungadoub: "This is a new outlet, and the inventory was populated from older, existing stores as I understand it. I suspect that the inventory was not the cream of the crop from the existing stores. I have not mentioned the distributor, and will not, as I respect their integrity. So, when all is said, I think the Sab product is iffy. There are certainly good ones out there, and equally bad ones! Ya takes ya chances!"

My experiences have been similar. With so many Cabelas stores scattered all over the country, I shopped online @ Cabelas websites, found what I wanted, telephoned them to talk with them about specific rifles, asked if they were aware that some earlier Sabatti doubles had muzzle grinding issues, etc., asked if they would carefully inspect, under good light and magnification, muzzles of rifles I wss showing interest in, and guarantee me, in email message, that muzzles were sound; not ground, before shipping to my Oregon Cabelas store for me to pick up (of course, I was never obligated to buy, should my own inspection find any problem with said rifle, when I went to pick them up). Using that routine, I found quite a diverse variation in what clerks had to say. The ones I respected and appreciated the most, told me right away that they were fully aware of the muzzle grinding on some of the rifles, and were more than willing to do as I asked, before shipping them to Oregon Cahelas store. However, I found some clerks, I believe, pretending to be stupid, unaware of any muzzle grinding issues on any Sabatti rifles, etc., and/or trying to deceive. Further, I found some clerks who didn't seem to have a clue about anything related to double rifles of any kind; all they wanted to do is sell something. I believe all of this has been some of the reason that I have been able to get best Sabatti rifles with no issues, that shoot as well as, or better than, my classic old Westley Richasrds, Lancaster, Rigby, and others. Shopping for a Sabatti, as with anything else, the buyer has to beware, and stay ahead of the game, or be sorry for not shopping "smart."