keeper96 Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Hello, I’m looking at getting a shotgun deactivated, I know about the certification etc. My question is, do I give it to a local Smith to deactivate and send away for certification or does the proof house do all the work? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, keeper96 said: Hello, I’m looking at getting a shotgun deactivated, I know about the certification etc. My question is, do I give it to a local Smith to deactivate and send away for certification or does the proof house do all the work? Thanks That's the one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Thanks, I wasn’t sure if it all had to be done via the proof house or not. Do you know what the usual price would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 38 minutes ago, keeper96 said: Do you know what the usual price would be? This is a "how long is a piece of string" question, because you have not made it clear whether its a single barrel / a double hammer or hammerless / an auto or a pump. Prices will vary from RFD to RFD and in different parts of the country. Ring you nearest Gunsmiths and enquire, however the rules have been tightened over the years and the costs of the machining and welding are not cheap plus carriage to & from the Proof House. The Proof House examination / certification is on top. I dont expect you will get much change from £150 and possibly more depending on the work required on a particular type of gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 hour ago, keeper96 said: Thanks, I wasn’t sure if it all had to be done via the proof house or not. Do you know what the usual price would be? PM Wabbitbosher, he'll know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 It’s a double hammer Lefaucheux type gun, I only paid £39 from auction unseen, I knew the risks and unfortunately I lost this time! The barrels are really badly pitted which is leading me down this route. However I now think I may just hand it in to be scrapped. thanks jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Last time I asked about it, it was going to be £150 for a double barrelled hammer gun, including PRoof House charges and returning the piece to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted December 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 That’s reasonable enough, I’ll hang onto to it while I save up then I should have a nice addition to the man cave haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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