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Old Crank · February 19, 2001, 09:09 PM

The screws are the first thing I look at on a used revolver.

Even a good Smith using the correct size hollow-ground bits will leave some marks on the screws. This gives me pause.

If the screws are buggered up that indicates sloppy work/incorrect tools just to open it so what did he do to the insides ???, and unless the gun is cheap/hard to find and in otherwise very good condition I will pass on it.

Just IMHO.

February 19, 2001, 09:09 PM	#14
Old Crank Junior Member Join Date: February 19, 2001 Location: Near Phila. Pa. Posts: 5	What Jim K. said The screws are the first thing I look at on a used revolver. Even a good Smith using the correct size hollow-ground bits will leave some marks on the screws. This gives me pause. If the screws are buggered up that indicates sloppy work/incorrect tools just to open it so what did he do to the insides ???, and unless the gun is cheap/hard to find and in otherwise very good condition I will pass on it. Just IMHO.