I have a 1900 American Eagle .30 cal. that is absolutely pristine on the outside.
No wear on wood grips, 98% blue and 98% straw. All numbers match. It looks like a museum piece.
I recently had it professionally cleaned and was told that the pistol had been fired so much that the rifling was nearly gone and it would not be safe to shoot.
While I wasn't planning on shooting it anyway, I am curious as to how there could be such heavy use indicated by the bore wear and not show a corresponding wear pattern on the outside in a pistol with all matching numbers. Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance
Texvetret
No wear on wood grips, 98% blue and 98% straw. All numbers match. It looks like a museum piece.
I recently had it professionally cleaned and was told that the pistol had been fired so much that the rifling was nearly gone and it would not be safe to shoot.
While I wasn't planning on shooting it anyway, I am curious as to how there could be such heavy use indicated by the bore wear and not show a corresponding wear pattern on the outside in a pistol with all matching numbers. Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance
Texvetret