WADSWORTH CASE HALLMARK: "REASONABLE USAGE"

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May 27, 2019, 23:54

Roger Stephens

WADSWORTH CASE HALLMARK: "REASONABLE USAGE"

Anybody ever see this? 16s. Wadsworth open face
Marked: WADSWORTH SPECIAL
WAR'NTD 20 YRS
REASONABLE
USAGE

May 27, 2019, 23:55

Roger Stephens

May 28, 2019, 19:25

Buster Beck

Don't believe I've personally seen one that states "Reasonable Usage." Looks like a "CYA" way back when !!

regards,
bb

May 28, 2019, 23:11

Lindell V. Riddle

WOW!

Roger, like Buster I know I have never seen of heard tell of that one. Spelling out simple backing of a customer who uses their product "reasonably" is the kind of common-sense assurance that tells you what kind of company Wadsworth was. Their products always stand out as especially fine.

Thanks for sharing that very interesting case, please show us more details!

Lindell

May 29, 2019, 13:50

John Watkins

This sounds like a limited warranty. Wadsworth is saying that the case will hold up for 20 years under conditions of normal and reasonable use.

May 29, 2019, 14:57

Theodore J. Brown Sr.

I wonder if at the time that case was made, maybe Wadsworth could have had a lot of claims being made against the warranty.They always were one of the very best cases, so that doesn't seem likely. Thanks for showing it, I'm no expert. But have never seen anything like that marking either! That may be the only one in existence. For whatever reason, maybe their lawyers had them put that on there.

May 29, 2019, 16:01

Roger Stephens

Was a first for me and I had to have it.
It is a nice case with a firm omega bow and very
good crown. I do not see any brass at all. The
engraving on back is worn although still visible.
I have a 972 needing a good case. Worked out pretty
good
Roger