Kilibru
Reproofing the gun runs the risk of having no gun afterwards.
This is probably not a bad thing when compared to losing eyes or fingers from a burst barrel.
Still, I have imagined sending a nice gun to a proof house and not only getting back a blown-up gun, but having paid for it. Kind of like paying the surgeon even if Grandpa doesn't survive the operation... which is exactly what happens.
I think it would make for very interesting reading if someone were to do an article based upon interviews with long-time employees of proof houses. I wonder if they get a feel for which ones are going to let loose based upon make, barrel type, damage (i.e., pitting; external or internal, dents, wall thickness), or any other factors.
