H.W. French
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Calling all FROCS!
I've been offered the opportunity to purchase a used Centennial 1960.
1970 vintage, three screw with Ormsby style engraving. Seller wants 240.00 USD.
Finish is still worn, but good with no rust/pitting. The bore and chambers seem in pretty good condition also with no noticeable rust or pitting. Solid action.
It is definitely used.
Buggered screws.
Mashed safety pins.
Peened cylinder stop notches. Especially where the lead meets the notch.
The cylinder is fairly loose at rest but tightens up with only a minimal amount of side-to-side play at full cock.
If it was an Uberti or EMF I'd walk away but I'm kind of intrigued by this Belgium. I know spare parts are harder to come by. The worn notches are the only thing that give me pause.
Ideas? The seller is pretty firm on the price.
Thanks.
I've been offered the opportunity to purchase a used Centennial 1960.
1970 vintage, three screw with Ormsby style engraving. Seller wants 240.00 USD.
Finish is still worn, but good with no rust/pitting. The bore and chambers seem in pretty good condition also with no noticeable rust or pitting. Solid action.
It is definitely used.
Buggered screws.
Mashed safety pins.
Peened cylinder stop notches. Especially where the lead meets the notch.
The cylinder is fairly loose at rest but tightens up with only a minimal amount of side-to-side play at full cock.
If it was an Uberti or EMF I'd walk away but I'm kind of intrigued by this Belgium. I know spare parts are harder to come by. The worn notches are the only thing that give me pause.
Ideas? The seller is pretty firm on the price.
Thanks.