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In the first place, the owner never said what he paid for the gun, and no one has given an estimate of what they would charge to repair it, after a "hands on" check. Therefore, all the statements that repair is not worthwhile are completely un informed. Skeettx has given possible sources of hammers, and there are many small town gunsmiths that have old hammers, many from Belgian "hardware store guns", that may very well fit. I even have a can full, myself and don't claim to be a gunsmith. I, myself regularly shoot similar guns that started off seemingly as bad or worse( I haven't examined it either)than this one, and I consider them worth what I invested in them. I still say check it out before writing it off.
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jOe, have you heard that rudeness and nastiness is responsible for driving good people away from this site? Sure you have... from BrentD and his pals. It also gives BrentD an excuse to trash Dave and advise folks to not support this forum too. Here's a perfect example of that sort of disgusting behavior: And what does TB and Dioxin have to do with lead shot? Are you having trouble connecting the dots today Lowell? Can't stay between the lines? Come on Lowell, certainly you can do better than that. Let's see what you know about lead shot poisoning.
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What an idiot. post #45476 Lot's more nasty from BrentD in this thread, because BrentD doesn't take kindly to anyone who questions his support for lead ammo bans: Lead Shot Increasingly Under Fire Ever hear about the pot calling the kettle black jOe? But when you catch a Libtard like BrentD being nothing but a petty lying hypocrite, that makes you the bad guy. Fake Ass Gentlemen rules of conduct, don'tcha know? You won't hear a peep from BrentD's Libtard pals either. That's how they roll.
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Like turds in a punch bowl....
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In the first place, the owner never said what he paid for the gun, and no one has given an estimate of what they would charge to repair it, after a "hands on" check. Therefore, all the statements that repair is not worthwhile are completely un informed. Skeettx has given possible sources of hammers, and there are many small town gunsmiths that have old hammers, many from Belgian "hardware store guns", that may very well fit. I even have a can full, myself and don't claim to be a gunsmith. I, myself regularly shoot similar guns that started off seemingly as bad or worse( I haven't examined it either)than this one, and I consider them worth what I invested in them. I still say check it out before writing it off.
Mike Thanks for your comments, Mike. My son indeed had it checked by a local gunsmith yesterday. The gunsmith saw nothing to indicate the gun cannot be fired as-is beyond the need for the missing hammer. Having said that, my son will likely not try and fire it, as he prefers to just save it as it is. He loves it.
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You're gunsmith is a wack job.
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In the first place, the owner never said what he paid for the gun, and no one has given an estimate of what they would charge to repair it, after a "hands on" check. Therefore, all the statements that repair is not worthwhile are completely un informed. Skeettx has given possible sources of hammers, and there are many small town gunsmiths that have old hammers, many from Belgian "hardware store guns", that may very well fit. I even have a can full, myself and don't claim to be a gunsmith. I, myself regularly shoot similar guns that started off seemingly as bad or worse( I haven't examined it either)than this one, and I consider them worth what I invested in them. I still say check it out before writing it off.
Mike Thanks for your comments, Mike. My son indeed had it checked by a local gunsmith yesterday. The gunsmith saw nothing to indicate the gun cannot be fired as-is beyond the need for the missing hammer. Having said that, my son will likely not try and fire it, as he prefers to just save it as it is. He loves it. Without meaning to cast aspersions on the smith who you had examine the gun, please be sure he is qualified to work on vintage SxS shotguns and rifles. This is an entirely different kettle of fish that what most smiths have experience with. While your local gunshop may have recommended what they think is a good smith (and he may be for modern guns), the shop may not know anything about vintage SxS either, so don't really know who to recommend. This is extraordinarily common. Often unqualified smiths don't want to admit they are unqualified and guns get ruined this way. A quick test....if he doesn't have the tools to measure the barrel wall thickness or doesn't understand the importance of doing that, stay away from him and his advice.
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Since your son likes this type gun, he may also like the German Gun Collectors Assn. They have a website and a forum.
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In the first place, the owner never said what he paid for the gun, and no one has given an estimate of what they would charge to repair it, after a "hands on" check. Therefore, all the statements that repair is not worthwhile are completely un informed. Skeettx has given possible sources of hammers, and there are many small town gunsmiths that have old hammers, many from Belgian "hardware store guns", that may very well fit. I even have a can full, myself and don't claim to be a gunsmith. I, myself regularly shoot similar guns that started off seemingly as bad or worse( I haven't examined it either)than this one, and I consider them worth what I invested in them. I still say check it out before writing it off.
Mike Thanks for your comments, Mike. My son indeed had it checked by a local gunsmith yesterday. The gunsmith saw nothing to indicate the gun cannot be fired as-is beyond the need for the missing hammer. Having said that, my son will likely not try and fire it, as he prefers to just save it as it is. He loves it. Without meaning to cast aspersions on the smith who you had examine the gun, please be sure he is qualified to work on vintage SxS shotguns and rifles. This is an entirely different kettle of fish that what most smiths have experience with. While your local gunshop may have recommended what they think is a good smith (and he may be for modern guns), the shop may not know anything about vintage SxS either, so don't really know who to recommend. This is extraordinarily common. Often unqualified smiths don't want to admit they are unqualified and guns get ruined this way. A quick test....if he doesn't have the tools to measure the barrel wall thickness or doesn't understand the importance of doing that, stay away from him and his advice. I agree. Someone in this thread suggested that I provide my location so that someone may recommend a knowledgeable gunsmith in my area. I did, but no one responded.
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You're gunsmith is a wack job. How often you project. I truly feel sorry for you, but I am unqualified to help. I do suggest however you seek professional help, and I mean that in the kindest way possible. Your conduct on this discussion board is an absurdity and it diminishes it in so many ways. It's as if you are here to intentionally destroy this community, and I wonder at the anger and unhappiness inside you.
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You're gunsmith is a wack job. How often you project. I truly feel sorry for you, but I am unqualified to help. I do suggest however you seek professional help, and I mean that in the kindest way possible. Your conduct on this discussion board is an absurdity and it diminishes it in so many ways. It's as if you are here to intentionally destroy this community, and I wonder at the anger and unhappiness inside you. My happiness level is just fine. Thanks for your concern. It appears to me that you are projecting a little anger in your reply to me. Don't fret it none bud I'd be angry too if I paid good money for that ugly azz wall hanger. Anyone that can not look at the photos of the gun in-question and determine it's not worth fixing either needs to get their eyes or head examined.... Maybe both... In the mean time... Try and remain calm, go lie on the couch or lean back in your chair...relax...take several deep breaths close your eyes and prO'ject on what I just said.  Then get back with me in two weeks.
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