Things that make you say "Really?"

[BPTactical]

I ran into a gent I know a couple of gunshows ago, he says he has a Super Blackhawk he would like me to work on for him. No problem and I ask him what kind of work it needs and he tells me he needs some sight work done to it. He proceeds to tell me that he took it to a "Gunsmith" to have the barrel shortened and sight re-installed and when he got it back he was not happy with the work that had been done:
Really?




I did not inquire as to whom performed this alteration nor what they charged.

[cstone]

Are gunsmiths required to carry malpractice insurance? That patient is in serious condition.

To quote the Godfather:

"I want you to use all your powers, and all your skills. I don't want his mother to see him this way."

[jerrymrc]

Downright shameful. I will not say who I think it might have been but I have seen some similar work done by a supposed gunsmith that is blind as a bat and loves to tell people how good he is.

[Irving]

Professional liability insurance is usually only available for people how can be licensed as professionals. An architect is a perfect example.

[StagLefty]

Holy Crap- How in the hell could anyone calling himself a gunsmith do a job like that ? Almost makes me wonder if the owner didn't try a little DIY ?

[cstone]

Whoever did that, clearly was no professional gunsmith. That isn't worthy of a high school shop class project.

I would love to see the after photos when you are done BP.

[kidicarus13]

Oh my

[Irving]

I understand the bronze looking stuff' but why does the sight look like it is covered in guano?

[BPTactical]

I understand the bronze looking stuff' but why does the sight look like it is covered in guano?

The "guano" is actually flux from the brazing rod that was used. When it is heated and especially overheated it turns to a glass-like substance. It extended into the bore about 1/2".
Bitch to remove.
Some of it is also scale from overheating the sight.

[Dr_Fwd]

I ran into a gent I know a couple of gunshows ago, he says he has a Super Blackhawk he would like me to work on for him. No problem and I ask him what kind of work it needs and he tells me he needs some sight work done to it. He proceeds to tell me that he took it to a "Gunsmith" to have the barrel shortened and sight re-installed and when he got it back he was not happy with the work that had been done:
Really?
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I did not inquire as to whom performed this alteration nor what they charged.

REALLY??!!!