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DeaconKC:
Okay, looking for a smith to cut the barrel and reattach the front sight on a 1872 RM Opentop conversion. I don't want to wait for 2 years to get the assembly back, so one who is reasonably honest on his estimates. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Abilene:
Send the barrel to Coffinmaker!  I'm pretty sure he still has a hacksaw.   :)

But also, have you considered posting a "for trade" ad?  You never know.

Major 2:
Mike is great idea, "if" he still has his shingle out.
Should that not be the case, Gary Barnes @ http://cartridgeconversion.com



Or you could order a Barrel from VTI or Cimarron and have a both the 7 1/2 and a 5 1/2 "

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DeaconKC:
I didn't think about da Coffin man. Was trying to avoid paying almost $200 for the barrel from VTI or Cimarron. The swap is a good idea.

Abilene:
I wouldn't think anyone would need a shingle if you just send them the barrel.  Is this an octagon barreled '51?  If so, replacing the front sight is much easier than a blade.

Edit to add: $200?  You don't need to buy another ejector assembly, just swap it over.  I see barrel price is $181 at VTI, $137 at Cimarron.  Although how much you wanna bet neither has it in stock.  You going for 4 3/4 or 5 1/2?  If you do cut it you could even take it down to the ejector housing which would be 4 1/4.

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