Ok folks, saw what looks to be a knock-off of a Browning A5 over the weekend, a Charles Daly "Auto-Pointer" in 12ga. It's an odd shotgun for one big reason, it has a redfield one-piece scope base welded to the top of the receiver. Yes, you read that right, welded. Blueing is a bit off at the weld site, but otherwise the gun looks like a normal used gun.
Can anyone explain the options for welding on a scope mount? I'm looking to see how hot the receiver may have gotten, as that may be a spot of weakness/failure and a reason to just avoid this one.
Other than the mount, does anyone have any experience with this brand of shotgun? Decent copy? Bad? Run away?
Can anyone explain the options for welding on a scope mount? I'm looking to see how hot the receiver may have gotten, as that may be a spot of weakness/failure and a reason to just avoid this one.
Other than the mount, does anyone have any experience with this brand of shotgun? Decent copy? Bad? Run away?
