bdg146
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My grandfather gave me one of his first guns, a side-by-side .410 Stevens Model 530A. The only markings I can find are "Model 530A" on the right side and "Stevens" with "Savage Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass, U.S.A." under it on the left side. Right by that lettering it has a picture of a dog afield. On top of one of the barrels it says "SELECTED FORGED STEEL" and on the other barrel "PROOF TESTED .410 BORE -3 INCH CHAMBER-"
I was wondering if anyone had an info on this shotgun for me? I've never had a gun old enough to need re-blued, but I'd say this one is in dire need of it. I can see the steel coming through at spots, especially near where it breaks open. Problem is I want to make sure I don't do anything to ruin this gun. It's probably not worth a whole heck of a lot of money, but from the stories I've heard, he shot everything with this SxS. I've found it a bit of a challenge to hunt with, but I'm trying!
So will a competent gunsmith be able to re-blue without much risk? Any recommendations in central PA?
Thanks for all the help!
I was wondering if anyone had an info on this shotgun for me? I've never had a gun old enough to need re-blued, but I'd say this one is in dire need of it. I can see the steel coming through at spots, especially near where it breaks open. Problem is I want to make sure I don't do anything to ruin this gun. It's probably not worth a whole heck of a lot of money, but from the stories I've heard, he shot everything with this SxS. I've found it a bit of a challenge to hunt with, but I'm trying!
So will a competent gunsmith be able to re-blue without much risk? Any recommendations in central PA?
Thanks for all the help!