I appreciate the advise - I think I'll take it to my gunsmith next week and see what he recommends. The damage is very minor (see photos), but the labor charges could cost the same to repair the barrel as to replace it. Armed with the information here I think I can make a better decision on my...
I recently purchased a model 10-5 circa 1969. It's beautiful with the exception of a chip on the bottom end of the barrel. My gunsmith tells me he can replace it if I can get him a barrel that fits. After checking on-line at gunbroker.com and elsewhere these seem affordable, but how do you...
I happened to pick up same model (10-5) at the Phoenix gun show today - paid a bit more than you did. Still think I made out ok. Like you say, it called out to me and the smaller grip size fits me great! Can't wait to shoot it ...