It is an ongoing story that I will keep you updated on--or bored with-- as the case may be.
I have wanted a BBQ Gun for some years. Not one too keep in the safe or a case--a shooter.
I finally decided life was short and the desire too great.
Several months ago I started making the final preparations. I contacted a well know Smith about advice and his packages.
I ran across a Colt series 70 which had come from the Colt shop already engraved--so I bought it---do not even ask.
Called the Smith to set up the account. I was advised that they did not want to touch the weapon because of the engraving. Hummmm! I said I would pay the shipping and pay them to eveluate it before they refused the work.
NO! was the reply,
Called another and they also said NO.
Called Rons Gun Shop--who I had decided would do the rebluing, for advice. He offers a cabona bluing which I want AND he does restorations.
He advised that there should be no problems with the rebluing or excess damage to the engraving based on the work described.
I had been given the name of a pistolsmith--Ed Vandenberg--locally, from a member over at the Pistolsmith forum. So I contacted Ed and we set up an appointment to talk.
I visted with Ed last evening. He looked at the gun and list of work requested--most of it internal, with the exception of lowering and flaring, Heinie slant pro sights and a beavertail from Wilson too be fitted.
Ed said that there would be little damage to the engraving except in the areas too be milled for the sights and the ejection port. the beavertail area has no engraving---and yes, the gun would reqiure reblueing or coating, as the choice may be, after the work on the gun was finished.
I am happy at this point--I will let you folks know how this all works out.
Blessings
