theosmith Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 just got a silver pigeon, an old one and was thinking of getting a gunsmith to give it an overhaul...trigger seems a little heavy so will need that doing, also bottom ejector is little worn. also what kind of price am i looking at getting it reblued ? and one more, is it possible to get it re proofed for steel or is it high posibilty it wont pass......gun in questoin is 1978 686s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) No parts needed £50 parts needed £50. + parts (fitting can add some labour if ejectors need retiming etc) reproof possible is it multi choked? Edited November 27, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 no, fixed choke qtr and half £50 not so bad at all, any idea for reblue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 For a reblue contact RichardH on here , he is very reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Some will charge. A lot more, where are you? If you can go direct to a smith, most shops sub it out and add a big mark up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Theo, give Ladbrook & Langton a call. They are a proper gunsmith located at Radlett, not far off J22 M25. About half an hour from us in Harlow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I'm in harlow essex, Mark There is a pplace in ware, called allan brothers on cold christmas ! Was thinking about ringing him as I know lots of the shops sub work to him. I wasn't too sure if richard h does work like this too as could get the whole works done at one place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I'll give you a call this evening to chat about the other thing we spoke about last week if that's ok? I'm in harlow essex,MarkThere is a pplace in ware, called allan brothers on cold christmas ! Was thinking about ringing him as I know lots of the shops sub work to him.I wasn't too sure if richard h does work like this too as could get the whole works done at one place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Not gone any further as yet! Due to not seeing him! Its still on the cards but loads of things to sort!!!! I have basically given verbal notice into me leaving the work I'm at so untill I sort some other work need play it by ear as I'd have no way of meeting people....I have spoken 2 other farmers to work on there but no joy for full time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Between £50 - £70 depending on the gun - parts extra. This rate is for a proper qualified gunsmith with many years experience. Mine get done about every three years in rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 No parts needed £50 parts needed £50. + parts (fitting can add some labour if ejectors need retiming etc) reproof possible is it multi choked? Why would it need a reproof ? Service can mean simply clean and oil . It can mean a full component strip down check clean and lubricate . Full service should include full strip clean , reassemble and lubricate , lap barrels to remove any leading build up and check on safe function ,ejector timing and report any possible problems such as wear on bites etc . That will cost more than £50 as it all takes time so I would guess at about £90 . Could also be plus the bit for the government [VAT}. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Reproof becuase its lead only I want it to be used with steel and feel confidence and at around 50pounds its not a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Reproof becuase its lead only I want it to be used with steel and feel confidence and at around 50pounds its not a lot Reproof would be extra as it would need sending to proof house (carriage both ways is £30+vat + proof fees) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 £50 service then £150 re black plus reproofing if you really have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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