Verona Shotgun Scam

Red · 06-06-2004, 09:39 PM

I can't find the truth about Verona.

They are imported by PMC ammunition who claim they are made by Italian craftsmen. But, several places on the web, including Field and Stream, state that some of their guns are made in Turkey -- Sarsilmaz to be exact.

As for the Italian connection, PMC mentions on a few guns that they are made by Bernardelli. Various web sites report that the guns are made by I. Rizzini.

Does anyone have info on this?

At the moment, I don't want to buy a Verona, because I think I am being scammed.

Snakebite · 06-06-2004, 10:53 PM

Thats a good question and I have no answer.
I just wanted to say that the dog in the avatar looks like a smart dog.

Red · 06-07-2004, 09:19 PM

I have sent out several emails to anyone I can find on the net who is selling Verona shotguns, including BC Outdoors -- the distributor.

So

far, not a word...very quiet...so what are they hiding?

Rufus Rhastus J · 06-08-2004, 02:10 PM

maybe you should remember that, after all, if the dist. doesn't want to answer question from a potential sale...maybe that's a hint...

Mandy · 06-08-2004, 06:40 PM

:nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

I prefer to buy something true and tested, stick to a better known brand.
In case of problems, you could find yourself hanging to dry, I know of many companys that had disapeared without a trace, leaving consumers without support.

I don't know that brand or maker, never heard of it before, I stick with moss, rem, berreta, ithaca, winchester, benelli, ect.

:nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

Red · 06-16-2004, 04:51 PM

I finally got the answer, thanks to Gander Mountain, who services these shotguns. I have posted it on my website, www.firearmbuzz.com as a review of Verona Shotguns, for anyone who wants to take a look.

Red · 06-16-2004, 08:52 PM

FYI everyone -- Verona shotguns are made in Italy and in Turkey -- if you buy a "low end" autoloader, it is probably Turkish. High end autoloaders are made by Bernardelli and O/U's are made by Fair/I Rizzini. This is based on what Gander Mountain told me -- the distributor of these guns would not reply to my inquiries.

The real issue here is that BC Outdoors (the American distributor) is advertising their guns to be Italian, implying they are made in Verona, etc.. It is all B**S** as far as I can tell. Even Field and Stream lists them as a distributor of guns made in Italy and Turkey.

My recommendation? Don't buy from people who can't tell the truth and the whole truth.

06-06-2004, 09:39 PM	#1
Red Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 27	Verona Shotgun Scam I can't find the truth about Verona. They are imported by PMC ammunition who claim they are made by Italian craftsmen. But, several places on the web, including Field and Stream, state that some of their guns are made in Turkey -- Sarsilmaz to be exact. As for the Italian connection, PMC mentions on a few guns that they are made by Bernardelli. Various web sites report that the guns are made by I. Rizzini. Does anyone have info on this? At the moment, I don't want to buy a Verona, because I think I am being scammed.

06-07-2004, 09:19 PM	#3
Red Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 27	More (or less) info I have sent out several emails to anyone I can find on the net who is selling Verona shotguns, including BC Outdoors -- the distributor. So far, not a word...very quiet...so what are they hiding?

06-08-2004, 02:10 PM	#4
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Images: 1	maybe you should remember that, after all, if the dist. doesn't want to answer question from a potential sale...maybe that's a hint... __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

06-08-2004, 06:40 PM	#5
Mandy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,641	:nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: I prefer to buy something true and tested, stick to a better known brand. In case of problems, you could find yourself hanging to dry, I know of many companys that had disapeared without a trace, leaving consumers without support. I don't know that brand or maker, never heard of it before, I stick with moss, rem, berreta, ithaca, winchester, benelli, ect. :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: __________________ :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: Better be judged by 12 than carried by 6. _________________________________ If you gonna die, die with your boots on ! Iron Maiden _________________________________ The deeper you go, the better it feels ! Divers Motto :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi:

06-06-2004, 10:53 PM	#2
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,844	Thats a good question and I have no answer. I just wanted to say that the dog in the avatar looks like a smart dog.

06-16-2004, 04:51 PM	#6
Red Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 27	I finally got the answer, thanks to Gander Mountain, who services these shotguns. I have posted it on my website, www.firearmbuzz.com as a review of Verona Shotguns, for anyone who wants to take a look.

06-16-2004, 08:52 PM	#7
Red Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 27	FYI everyone -- Verona shotguns are made in Italy and in Turkey -- if you buy a "low end" autoloader, it is probably Turkish. High end autoloaders are made by Bernardelli and O/U's are made by Fair/I Rizzini. This is based on what Gander Mountain told me -- the distributor of these guns would not reply to my inquiries. The real issue here is that BC Outdoors (the American distributor) is advertising their guns to be Italian, implying they are made in Verona, etc.. It is all BS as far as I can tell. Even Field and Stream lists them as a distributor of guns made in Italy and Turkey. My recommendation? Don't buy from people who can't tell the truth and the whole truth.