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Offline Navy Six

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SXS surprise
« on: December 12, 2024, 05:03:50 AM »
I just picked up another 12 ga. hammer gun, the 1878 Colt copy as imported by TTN and Cimarron. In a nutshell, it was in like new condition so I didn't spend a great deal of time inspecting it before purchase, especially as it had the 26" barrels that I like. Only later I found the left trigger had a lot of play before engagement. I dropped the gun off to a trusted local gunsmith who soon called me to say the required trigger spring was not there--never installed at the factory. He had to make and fit a V-spring. Feels great now and I just used it at a Cowboy Match.
  This is not a gripe. The gentleman I got it from was having physical issues and the gun was too heavy for him. I can't turn down a good hammer double so am still pleased to have acquired this. I was just surprised how things like this can get by final inspection, but this has not been the only type of factory goof I've encountered over the years.
Only Blackpowder is interesting.
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Re: SXS surprise
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2024, 12:12:02 PM »
Yeah, it happens. More frequently as of late. Sounds like yo got a great deal and the gun is now in better shape than it was new!
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Re: SXS surprise
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2024, 10:09:55 AM »
Captain Kirk, that's what my gunsmith said about things like this happening lately. I guess it means good business for him but it is probably driving the retailers nuts.
Only Blackpowder is interesting.
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Re: SXS surprise
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2024, 05:38:42 PM »
Pics or it didn't happen. :cowboypistol:
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