Deactivating a single barrel 12g

[ellir0305 9]

I have a single barrel 12g that was given to me and has certain centemental value but the hinge is sloppy and it has opened on me a couple of times only using light loads so i don't really want to fire it. i have better tools for that kind of thing. It has very little monetry value but has a lovely patina to the steel and would be nice to have as a display piece.

 

My question is what is the average cost to get it deactivated or can i do it myself. i have access to a machine shop and welding tools etc.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

[paulus 26]

I have a single barrel 12g that was given to me and has certain centemental value but the hinge is sloppy and it has opened on me a couple of times only using light loads so i don't really want to fire it. i have better tools for that kind of thing. It has very little monetry value but has a lovely patina to the steel and would be nice to have as a display piece.

 

My question is what is the average cost to get it deactivated or can i do it myself. i have access to a machine shop and welding tools etc.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

has to be certified by a qualified gunsmith and a certififcate issued

[ellir0305 9]

ok much appreciated i was being hopeful i could do it on the cheap. any idea of the price?

[tegater 789]

As paulus said the work has to be certified by the correct person, but the work can be done yourself.

 

There is a criteria that each deactivation must meet, and that varies depending on type, classification, calibre etc.

 

I do have a copy of the standards somewhere in electronic format, but you will have to wait a few weeks as I am away from home.

[ellir0305 9]

thanks a lot tegater, i have time on my side thats no trouble. it would be good to do the work myself

[tomburras 2,730]

Last year I was quoted £ for deactivation of a damascus s/s hammergun from kranks in leeds