Does anyone here know of a local gunsmith who will even fool with pre 1899 antique suicide specials (you know the kind... usually 7 shot .22s/l or 5 shot .32 rf). I have a few in my collection that need some attention but most gunsmiths won't even mess with them.
I know they are typically not worth fixing and I may be talking about 200-300 dollars or more to fix something that maybe is worth 150. Most people just wouldn't bother with something like that. But if it is in my collection, I want it functional. I have this weird disease where I can't stand to see a broken gun. It's like a stained glass window that's been hit by a rock... it just needs to be repaired.
So... given that I'm a hard headed individual with some discretionary income, is there anyone around who would even take on such a job? I've got the name of someone in Northern PA, but I would rather support a local gun smith if one can be found. Input (and ridicule) welcome on the issue. Thanks gang.
I know they are typically not worth fixing and I may be talking about 200-300 dollars or more to fix something that maybe is worth 150. Most people just wouldn't bother with something like that. But if it is in my collection, I want it functional. I have this weird disease where I can't stand to see a broken gun. It's like a stained glass window that's been hit by a rock... it just needs to be repaired.
So... given that I'm a hard headed individual with some discretionary income, is there anyone around who would even take on such a job? I've got the name of someone in Northern PA, but I would rather support a local gun smith if one can be found. Input (and ridicule) welcome on the issue. Thanks gang.