No typo. These guys are supposed to be Model 12 'experts'.
A second barrel assemble was sent with the original gun to be fitted. Besides the barrel being scratched when it apparently rotated in the vice blocks, the ends of the slide rods were spot welded and apparently not very well finished. The gun is a bear to open. There is a timing problem with the gun not firing immediately after pulling the trigger. Not the fault of a hangfire with the ammo.
I called the owner to explain the situation. The fellow took umbrage fairly quick at what I had to report and hung up on me after informing me that I didn't know anything and who was I to question him or words to that effect. So much for measured diplomacy.
On a second call to the shop a the secretary politely said he was not available and that they will send UPS to pick up the gun on Tuesday thereby 'saving' us some money. That's a joke. They charged over double their high estimate and never called to have the extra work and charges authorised before doing the work.
I will be taking pictures of the 'work' before shipping it back for them to make it whole. I will request that they not use any welded or reworked parts as that was not the condition of the gun and spare barrel assembly when it was sent.
For the time being I will not disclose who did the 'work'. But we shall see what happens. Stay tuned.......
Tony
