Just sold my Noble Arms "torreador" gun. No question there was "handwork" in that one. I don't think a machine can engrave "toucans and fence posts" like those. Unfortunately, the Euskadi also resorted to "hand" hardening of internal parts. Apparently no amount of rubbing will result in reachng the critical temp.

Would you believe bought by a MO dealer in less than a week altho I was clear in the ad that it doubled. He'll notch that hammer bent deep, make it act right til it's out the door, and get his money and then some. That's OK, I did too. ;}

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