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This gun is a sad piece of high-name near junk. Only a fool would attempt a restoration on such an irretrievable object. It needs to go into a nice lodge in an accessible viewing place where it can be fondled by anyone who appreciates fine gunmaking from a bygone era. Some things just cannot be fixed.
JR
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I would think that it would cost a lot to return this gun to proof condition. If that is even possible.
The barrels are the biggest question - if they cannot be rescued then it is a total waste of time and money. I have had a couple guns like this and my restoration 'smith has simply said, "You will lose your ass on this gun. Return it." Yes, the barrels could be lined or sleeved, but the gun is not the same gun afterwards.
The old style locks (and not stocked to the fences) is a major value hit.
A proper re-stock will exceed the finished value of the gun.
I have rescued some quality guns, but the barrels were saveable... ended up with a nice gun that MIGHT sell for near what I have in it.
My advice... put the money into a better candidate.
C Man
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Quit your job.
Turn off the TV.
Go outside and play.
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If the gun was deemed safe to shoot, I would just shoot it. Clean it up a bit, then just shoot it. Restoring it will be a money pit. For the thousands it would cost to restore it, you could go to Kirby Hoyts page and buy one in great shape.
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Too many pits outside the critical chamber area to risk shooting this piece.
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Kirk Merrington could probably chamber sleeve it down to 28 gauge, it would be shootable, at that point. But, why?
Best,
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Kirk Merrington could probably chamber sleeve it down to 28 gauge, it would be shootable, at that point. But, why?
Best,
Ted or have a set of Briley tubes made in 28.
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Deeeelighted to see members making good use of my value charts. Tip 'o the hat guys.
BV1 and OQ1, No doubt. CC, well, that is a bit subjective. My thoughts. CC9 nwall hanger) - BV1-OQ1-CC9 = $1,830. CC8 (Marginally shootable, significent repairs required soon or poor restoration) - BV1-OQ1-CC8 = $3,876. CC7 (Shootable but needs expensive repairs or restored with stock and barrels replaced) - BV1-OQ1-CC7 = $6,196. CC6 (Shootable but needs some repairs and refinishing or refinished with barrels or stock replaced), BV1-OQ1-CC6 = $8,874. Might give these valuse a minor ding for the model gun.
If this is a labor of love, all $ bets are off. If it needs to make $ sense then it must be bought at CC9 or less. Barrels to a knowledgeable smith is wise and decision pending his input.
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The verdict from the bench: a dangerous wallhanger. Stock is rotted and barrels too deeply pitted. Action and locks all there and not messed with but frozen and crudded up. Cost of restoration would greatly exceed finished value. I am going to take a pass on this project!
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Wow. What an absolute [pit]y.
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