DH restoration question?

[Dylan Rhodes]

I second the research letter comment. The OP did not ask our opinion of the economics of this adventure.

[mobirdhunter]

If the gun is shootable (fits you and is safe to shoot), I’d recommend giving this decision time. Your views may change about restoring guns. Mine did, and I have a regret or two. Hard to overcome regret.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

If the gun is shootable (fits you and is safe to shoot), I’d recommend giving this decision time. Your views may change about restoring guns. Mine did, and I have a regret or two. Hard to overcome regret.

I think he'd be lucky to have a stock at $4,000. I had a very well known "restorer" look at a 16g VHE for me. It was $11,000 for new stock, bluing, case color, tightening it all up, replacing screws, recut the metal engraving, basically make it "like new" Since I paid $2100 for it I passed hahahah. But I just had to know to see for myself what it cost. I then took it to a lesser known restorer who offered a new stock only, WITHOUT checkering or stain, done on a duplicator, for $5,000. That was NO metal work at all. Now I kill birds with it as it is and couldn't be happier. But I don't judge those who choose to spend that money, it keeps some folks employed.

[Dean Romig]

That's true Dylan but he said he was new here and just in case he was unaware I was simply offering an opinion... no criticism and I never suggested the cost he should expect... because I don't know what that work would cost.

Originally Posted by Dylan Rhodes

I second the research letter comment. The OP did not ask our opinion of the economics of this adventure.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Go to the PGCA home page first and search to see if there are records for your gun. If so, then order a research letter and you will find how it left the factory. Sometimes a lot of info, sometimes a little.

The cost of a restock can be staggering. That cost makes an adjustable comb even more appealing.