Is there a process whereby one can determine if "fire damage" occured? Someone who is metallurgically gifted might be able to help with this...
Also, even if one was prudent, could the "cannon" assembly (ie, the entire upper half) be replaced to create a shooter?
I read this thread with "oohs" and "aaahs" as first the slide moved, then the bolt/breechblock, then the rest (excellent pics of the mainsproing! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ) Another 'Net drama unfolds...
perhaps the 'pistole' is destined to rest-in-peace on the wall...but the saga will continue!