Bought a 22/32 years ago with a bulged 6" bbl and a re-blue. Paid 150 for it for a hiking gun that if it fell in the mud I wouldn't be upset. Just shake it off and keep walking. Good training gun and the extension grips were very nice. It shot OK but wanted a handier gun. Gave it to a friend to chop the bbl, crown it and he added a Ruger front site base and blade. The bbl is now 41/2". Milled the front blade for the small rear notch. Charged me 95.00 for the work and also fixed a glitch in the action. Actually shoots great and I have the ultimate trail gun. You know Jim was a good person and very good working with guns. He was the go-to guy at the club with gun problems. At rimfire central there was a tribute to him in the High Standard section (Jaybar). Tonight at North Olmsted Sportsman Club they will dedicate the range to him for helping so many people get into the shooting sports and just helping everyone in general. Jim passed away Dec 6th, he will not be forgotten. Larry
Cheers to Jaybar; may he rest in peace. Good you'll always have something to remember him by.
Fortunately, I found a NOS replacement barrel (6") and an adventurous gunsmith who would fit it for me. Like you, I really enjoy having an old yet eternally current 22 revolver. Congratulations doubly on having the gun and such a fine remembrance of your friend.
