bore corrosion

[Arvin]

Ron,
Point taken. But there comes a point where a pitted barrel could be unsafe. I would tell people to just go out and shoot something without knowing if it is safe to do so. The thing that struck me funny is the way everyone chimed in and no one even had one consideration for safety.And another thing that struck me funny was the way you answered. "Why "ruin the originality" of a gun that shoots great just for a cosmetic change that can't be seen?" Well The thing is it isn't cosmetic as it is functional. I don't want everyone to think that barrel pitting is cosmetic. I don't know what to think about collectors. I rather have my piece of history usable than as a display piece. After all it was designed for use and not display. As for Thor, I have seen the before and after pictures and I think is is a shining example of a craftsman. Another thing Ron is both you and I are perfect examples of of people being on the opposite sides of the fence. And I think we both provide some good arguments and I think we have provided some good reading for others. Thanks Arvin