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Originally Posted by Craig Larter
Update on the 4 frame D. I bought it for $1860. The hinge and bolt need to be welded and fitted, $450. From Turnbull. The hammer screws need to be replaced and engraved $110. I added timberlux to the wood to seal up the wood. So I have $2420. In the gun. Not great but OK for what it is. Putting more money into it would be a waste in my opinion. Lightly recuting the checkering and re doing the barrels would cost another $600 to $800. So then I would be i
nto the gun for 3k to 3.2k. To much in my opinion but what say you?
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Ignore my comment, as when I fall in love with a gun, I don't compute the add-ons, BUT...I'd make it like I like it and hang the dollar issues if I can afford them. Make it meet your desires, and keep it. Whoever you leave it to can deal with the cost-value issues.
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