Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Gunsmithing Removing pitting and refinishing.

I have a line on a rifle that I am wanting, the guy that owns it wants me to have it, but I have to make him an offer. I highly respect this gentlemen and I do not wish to offend him with a super lowball offer. However the rifle is severely pitted, barrel, receiver, bolt , bolt handle and floor plate are all pitted. The inside of the barrel looks fine from what I could tell using a flashlight, but have told him I wanted to see it with a borescope. He has agreed and in a few days I am suppose to swing by his place and take a look.

What kind of cost do you guys feel that I would incur to have a rifle, in this condition , refinished? I have not shopped this around to any of the local smiths yet, but I wanted to see if any of you guys could give me a ball park to expect.

Thanks

Rugerfan.