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jhngist · February 9, 2009, 09:47 PM

I have an Old Model SBH with a 10 1/2" barrel. Now, don't get excited, the barrel is from a later gun. It has the "warning" rollmark, and a soldered-on sight, and it's tapered.I know that, if it were original, this gun would be worth megabucks. But in its present condition, the orginal collector's value is diminished greatly. This barrel length is 'way more than I would ever choose, but I got a killer deal on the gun, ($204.00), and it's otherwise pristeen. I'd like to have a shorter, (5 1/2") barrel, and I'm curious as to what it should cost to get it cut down properly. Also, if anyone can recommend a good 'smith in the Houston, TX area, I'd be obliged.
Thanks for any replies,
JG

February 9, 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
jhngist Junior Member Join Date: January 9, 2006 Posts: 5	Super Blackhawk barrel shortening I have an Old Model SBH with a 10 1/2" barrel. Now, don't get excited, the barrel is from a later gun. It has the "warning" rollmark, and a soldered-on sight, and it's tapered.I know that, if it were original, this gun would be worth megabucks. But in its present condition, the orginal collector's value is diminished greatly. This barrel length is 'way more than I would ever choose, but I got a killer deal on the gun, ($204.00), and it's otherwise pristeen. I'd like to have a shorter, (5 1/2") barrel, and I'm curious as to what it should cost to get it cut down properly. Also, if anyone can recommend a good 'smith in the Houston, TX area, I'd be obliged. Thanks for any replies, JG