Got all exited over a british contract triple lock in 45 AR, didn't do my research before i grabbed it. Saw it at the pawnshop I always get my stuff at, nice and shiny for $700. After blowing it apart and looking it over, I find it has been reblued for some pretty serious corrosion, not a very good job at that. The barrel is hash as well as the cylinders. It is functional with tight lock up and very crisp trigger.

Thought I might get out ok, but NNOOO. Blue book says caliber change drops price by %40. After all is said and done I figure it's about a $200 gun if I'm lucky. Also found out they are not strong enough to shoot full power 45acp and to stick to 45 auto rim.

Did the same thing on a Brazillian 1937 with no finish (painted with cerama coat) again severe corrosion functions great and shoots well but again, worthless.

I have come to the conclusion that I am unable to get my brian to function correctly on old Smiths, therefore, no more buying them. Sorry about the rant but just had to get it out there.