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bbutler · April 8, 2006, 06:26 PM

i have a 6.5 carcano i think it was the same kind of gun that jfk was shot with // but anyway does anyone know if a gunsmith could rebuild it and how much it would cost in parts

deadin · April 8, 2006, 09:50 PM

Depends which parts are needed and their availability.
It won't take many to become not worth the effort.

Dean

dfaugh · April 13, 2006, 12:12 PM

Having a gunsmith do any signifcant amount of work will likely exceed the value of the gun...If you're handy, you can probably scrounge many need parts off some of the auction sites, and do alot yourself, for little cost, assuming there's no major (barrel, bolt, etc.) parts required. Old milsurps are fun, but its real easy to invest way more than they are worth, unless you have a particularly rare or desireable model.

UniversalFrost · April 13, 2006, 05:51 PM

Just spent over $300 on gunsmithing on an Enfield No.4 Mk.1 refinishing it. Way better than it came from the factory. Could have kept the gun in original condition, and spent the money on a pistol or scope, etc.. but it was a little project I always wanted to do since I got the goun years ago.

Sometimes its really up to you, it is either an investment or waste in your own eyes. Foreget what others may say.

April 8, 2006, 06:26 PM	#1
bbutler Junior member Join Date: April 5, 2006 Posts: 36	restoring i have a 6.5 carcano i think it was the same kind of gun that jfk was shot with // but anyway does anyone know if a gunsmith could rebuild it and how much it would cost in parts

April 13, 2006, 12:12 PM	#3
dfaugh Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,715	Having a gunsmith do any signifcant amount of work will likely exceed the value of the gun...If you're handy, you can probably scrounge many need parts off some of the auction sites, and do alot yourself, for little cost, assuming there's no major (barrel, bolt, etc.) parts required. Old milsurps are fun, but its real easy to invest way more than they are worth, unless you have a particularly rare or desireable model. __________________ "If you Listen to Fools, the Mob Rules" "No one has the answer, but one thing is true. You'e got to turn on evil, when its coming after you. You've gotta face it down,and when it tries to hide, you've got to go in after it, and never be denied. Time is running out...Let's roll. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for love. We're going after satan, on the wings of a dove. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for truth. Let's not let our children grow up fearful in their youth."

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UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	roger that Just spent over $300 on gunsmithing on an Enfield No.4 Mk.1 refinishing it. Way better than it came from the factory. Could have kept the gun in original condition, and spent the money on a pistol or scope, etc.. but it was a little project I always wanted to do since I got the goun years ago. Sometimes its really up to you, it is either an investment or waste in your own eyes. Foreget what others may say. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

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April 8, 2006, 09:50 PM	#2
deadin Junior member Join Date: September 6, 2005 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 1,052	Depends which parts are needed and their availability. It won't take many to become not worth the effort. Dean