nord on belgium double barrel

lethal1

November 14, 2002 01:42

Most of your assumptions were correct, however this is a wall hanger and the guy wants a firing pin in it. Why? Who cares. As far as making it shootable the thought never crossed my mind. Yes I should have given some more info, but you figured it out as I thought most would. I was hoping to find one in someones junk drawer and send the guy home happy and earn a return customer. I would appreciate it if would keep your responses on a more proffessional level.

Lethal1

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  nord

  November 14, 2002 03:23

  There was no intent to offend... Then or now.
  
  I responded to a question that begged me to fill in the blanks. I did and you confirmed my guesses.
  
  I didn't question your ability, but I brought up the very real issue of liability should that gun become an instrument of injury to a customer. It's a valid point in my humble opinion. One you're free to ignore if you so desire.
  
  Now, since you brought up the issue of being professional, I'll throw some things your way...
  
  1. No professional would ask a serious question without supplying enough details to get a legetimate answer. Assuming that I/we would know what you were asking about is a bit weak on your part methinks. Or, perhaps just a thoughtless moment that we all enjoy from time to time.
  
  2. Anyone in the trade knows about the questionable reputation of that genra of inexpensive Belgian guns. Putting forth the question you did made me wonder about you. I'm sorry, but reread your post and I think you'll agree.
  
  3. Firing pins don't take a lot of talent to produce. Quite often one can be fashioned from a similar gun. More often one can be produced on a small lathe. Remember, you have the perfect pattern sitting behind the opposite tube. Both of us know that your description was so poor as not to have a chance of getting the desired result.
  
  4. Last, but not least... If it's so important to retain a customer, why don't you consider building a non-firing pin and sharing with the owner that you'd suggest the same procedure for the other chamber? That would be a real service, not the slap in another pin and "who cares?" attitude I saw in your last post.
  
  Being professional isn't always about doing a customer's bidding, it's more about doing what's best for all parties involved. It's also about education and diplomacy.
  
  Wouldn't you agree that making a 100 year old gun 100% safe would be a priority over anything else? Wouldn't it be "professional" to make sure that neither you or your customer could come to any harm from your efforts as a gunsmith?
  
  And if my remarks have struck you as unprofessional... So be it! I stand behind my remarks and wish you well whatever your decision.
  
  Nord

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