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Unread 11-03-2015, 11:57 AM   #1
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Default Frame pitting

If a frame has some minor pitting in it, I know it can be repaired, my question on that is does this necessitate recasing and possibly reengraving, or can the repair be done without those steps?
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Unread 11-03-2015, 12:00 PM   #2
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The casing and engraving are up to you and what you want it to look like,it is not a necessity.

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This is just my opinion Bill, so take it with the grain of salt it warrants. If setting out to do anything like pitting repair to a frame, it'll usually go all the way. I've always been pretty bad for that regarding cosmetic issues, even before I got into Parkers and other more valuable types of firearms.
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Brad, I figured it was a case of making it look correct and such. Thing is I actually like the look of silvered frame over cased frame.

But if the repair would look bad without doing it all the way that would definitely be worth doing.
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If you want to do it right... The fame should be annealed, pitting rectified through polishing or welding. Engraving touched up if required and then frame re-cased.

Anything other than that is your prerogative.
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Thx, I just wasn't certain what all was involved in repairing pitting to a frame so that is why I was inquiring. Thanks for all the help.
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How bad is the pitting? Can you post some pics?
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Do not yet have it in Hand
Don't know that I will do it, depend on how it looks in person. Will have to get the barrels restored I know. The rest will have to see. Will post when I get it.
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