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I looked at a 12ga Lightning today.
The rib is loose from the "short rib" at the breech to a point about mid way down the 26" barrel.
Who & how much to repair this?
If I buy this gun I would prefer to have the repairs done myself so I need to fairly negotiate the purchase price to allow for this repair.
As to the price for this Super. ASSUME that the repair was not needed.
26" Lightning, short tang, 1968 gun (no sign of salt damage). Heavy blueing wear on the bottom of the action. Tight lock up. Say it is an 85% gun. What would you pay?
Thanks,
Mike
PS I am thinking of this gun for my wife. A bit lighter than my 32" gun. Mine also has double triggers which confuses her. Thanks.
Mike
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Send it to Art's.
Call me!!!
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I've used Midwest Gunworks for three refinish jobs on "Supers". They can repair the rib and do the correct rust blue that will be proper for a superposed. Many ribs on "Supers" get loose from hot salt reblues that melt the solder that holds the rib to the barrel. Barrels can come apart too. Have no idea if this is the case here but MGW or Art's can work with you on the repairs. Both do great jobs. GJ
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Two common problems with supers 1. loose ribs and 2. tired hammer springs. At least the hammer springs are cheap.
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I tried !!
I had the wrong phone number. I'll give you a call in an hour or so after we eat dinner.
Mike
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I've used Midwest Gunworks for three refinish jobs on "Supers". They can repair the rib and do the correct rust blue that will be proper for a superposed. Many ribs on "Supers" get loose from hot salt reblues that melt the solder that holds the rib to the barrel. Barrels can come apart too. Have no idea if this is the case here but MGW or Art's can work with you on the repairs. Both do great jobs. GJ Price?
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Look up the price list on their website: midwestgunworks.com Has charges for most services. GJ
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Look up the price list on their website: midwestgunworks.com Has charges for most services. GJ Thanks John. I only own one Super and it has never required any work. I'll check them out. Mike
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Utah:
I've been happy with the work that I've had done at Andys Sustom Shop. My 64 Lightning Trap is in his shop for the same repair that the Super you're looking at needs. Check his web page for current prices and be advised that he's working on a backlog of work at this time so if you go with the gun you may want to call him for a time frame. His # is 315 724 9508 I hope this helps.
Parris George
GOOD SHOOTING! Parris George
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