Years ago I was in Herb Stratemeyre's shop in Vermont and saw two nice shoyguns and bought them. But, I only had enough cash on hand to pay for one. Herb said "take them both and send me a check". I was a little surprised because this, the check would have been for a few thousand dollars and I asked Herb why he would trust me like that. His reply was one I will remember for years to come, he said "I have never be stiffed by a shotgun enthusiast and if I were, I would just call the ATF and report it stolen and by whom".

I think in a case like yours, for once, the ATF may very well be a friend. You might call them and tell this "Parker Brothers Makers" outfit you will report it stolen to the ATF and where it was last known to be.

If they sold you gun, in my opinion that is selling a known stolen gun. If I took my truck into Toyota and they sold it I would damn sure call the police and report it stolen, or at a minimum as some have suggested call ATF. Best of luck.

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4 years, your gun, and your $3K... Call and ask him, what has happened to your gun, where is it now, and why he doesn't want to send it back?... If you do not get a straight answer to all your questions, call the local Sheriff's office for Lakewood "Cuyahoga County" and tell them about your missing gun, your missing money, and who has it... After 4 years, I think the Sheriff would like to knock on his door (with the serial number to your gun in hand) and ask him those exact same questions face to face... Good Luck.

http://www.lakewoodcourtoh.com/generalinfo.html

.Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office
1215 West Third Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 443-6000

.City of Lakewood Prosecutor's Office
12650 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
(216) 529-6030

.City of Lakewood Police Department
12650 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
(216) 521-6773 (non-emergency)

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Do we really think that Parker Brothers Makers actually has a door to knock on? I think ATF is the only agency that would have the authority to insist that there actually is a door. Thanks for the information, Chris.

Edited for wrong website posted.

Bill's right about door and I don't think there's a door to knock on but I would still have the local Dept check it out and forward it to ATF. That just one more loop closed for the track down of the gun.
Craig

I found the guys name, business address, and other pertinent info in about two minutes... On a stolen gun charge, I'm sure the Sheriff could quickly locate the front door to his home residence (For a Knock & Talk) if the business address no longer existed...

Best, CSL
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CSL
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The website listed above is for a business in Ct, as is its phone #, not for Lakewood, Oh.
This is strange

ATF will sort it out, but will they share the information?