[Doc Hoy]

That if the frame is repaired for cosmetic reasons the revolver could fall into the hands of a person who tries to shoot it with whatever cartridge will fit in the chamber. And without resort to having it checked out before shooting it.

This of course is true.

I'll keep this revolver with no intention of ever selling it, but that discounts the possibility that I cross over to the other side and my heirs sell it or shoot it.

I have a decision to make here and I do appreciate all of the input.

I will certainly talk it over with the gunsmith who does the work on it.

But I must confess to you all that I may get the thing fixed (if it is fixable) and just take the additional precautions to reduce the likelihood that it ever gets fired to as near zero as is doable.

Indeed I am now up to five cartridge revolvers which should not be shot. All but one of them are shootable but not safely so. They are wall hangers and conversation pieces, which only a fool would try to shoot.

Problem is, the world is full of fools.