Hi Sal,
Thanks for your thoughts. This gun is what a relative called “tight.” No wobble, no loose joints, no creaking when she gets up in the morning....
The reason I initially worked on the gun was to learn as much as I could about the gun and its history. I also felt it would renew a bond I had with my late grandfather (it did). I already feel an ownership I didn’t feel previous to cleaning the gun and talking to you folks/collectors. I didn’t work on the gun myself to avoid spending money on the gun. I’ll drop shiny coins when i know what’s wrong w trigger, etc. and when I’m ready to have it professionally cleaned.
I will keep the original ivory stocks for above reasons.
I look forward to your additional comments, Sal. It’s really impressive how many of you spend a great deal of time and effort helping the newbies out. Thanks!
Pam
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Originally Posted by model3sw
Hi, Pam. well ... yaaaaaah, I'd say a proper burial is in order for those stocks. I suggest you seek another decent set of stocks, wood is just fine.
Buying another set of Ivory stocks or having a set made (if that is even legal any more) would be cost prohibitive, I feel.
If you decide to preserve this one, first get the mechanical issued corrected properly, then I'd go as far as to shoot the bundle it would cost to find a nice set of vintage Ivories for it.
If, when gun is closed, you do not have any looseness or slop at the clasp and / or hinge areas then spend a few bucks on it. However, if it is worn to the point of feeling loose or sloppy when closed, I reconsider seriously how much, if anything, I'd spend on it.
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