Shear_stress
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For some, it's gambling. For others, it's strong drink. For me, it's Smith and Wesson .22LR revolvers. I've got a two or three fine examples of the breed and had been in the hunt for something in good mechanical shape to put some miles on. A couple of months ago, I thought I finally found the perfect candidate. At least, it seemed perfect in the store--a five-screw with matching grips (serial number K252xxx) and a nice, tired finish with a small area of light pitting on the cylinder. Looks like it had rested on that one side a little too long.
I recently paid off the ransom and took the K22 home. I got to cleaning, and lo and behold, the gun wasn't what I had expected. Turns out the sucker is really nice--the finish glossy, the case colors strong, the checkering sharp.
Here's the thing. I've now got a gun that's in excellent condition--except for a 1/2 inch spot of light pitting aft of one of the cylinder flutes.
What do I do? Do I ship it to Ford's and have them reblue the cylinder? Or do I leave well enough alone?
I recently paid off the ransom and took the K22 home. I got to cleaning, and lo and behold, the gun wasn't what I had expected. Turns out the sucker is really nice--the finish glossy, the case colors strong, the checkering sharp.
Here's the thing. I've now got a gun that's in excellent condition--except for a 1/2 inch spot of light pitting aft of one of the cylinder flutes.
What do I do? Do I ship it to Ford's and have them reblue the cylinder? Or do I leave well enough alone?