I have a 1913 PPS (#742xx), been around the family for some time. Bluing is worn and there is some minor rust/pitting - nothing too bad, actually lends a little character.
It is pretty accurate and fun to shoot w/standard pressure loads. (Just fired some 158 RNL and 147 wadcutters with results as good as I am usually able to shoot - I'm not very good.)
Anyway, I'm told these guns are "finicky" and tough to work on. There is an occasional timing issue that I'd like to have addressed. I'd also like to consider some type of re-finish. Problem is money is tight and I wasn't looking to spend more than the gun is worth just to get it to the point where it's an average shooter. Has anyone undertaken a similar project who can let me know how they feel about the results or offer some tips? Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
It is pretty accurate and fun to shoot w/standard pressure loads. (Just fired some 158 RNL and 147 wadcutters with results as good as I am usually able to shoot - I'm not very good.)
Anyway, I'm told these guns are "finicky" and tough to work on. There is an occasional timing issue that I'd like to have addressed. I'd also like to consider some type of re-finish. Problem is money is tight and I wasn't looking to spend more than the gun is worth just to get it to the point where it's an average shooter. Has anyone undertaken a similar project who can let me know how they feel about the results or offer some tips? Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim