This video details the assessment of a vintage Frankot live pigeon shotgun purchased at auction for £170. The instructor evaluates its condition, functionality, and historical significance, concluding it is not beyond repair but should be stabilized for use rather than fully refurbished. Key aspects covered include checking mechanical operation, stock condition, barrel integrity, and the value of preserving a firearm's history.
The vintage Frankot shotgun, purchased for £170, is assessed as not beyond repair. Despite signs of wear like a cracked stock and non-original butt plate, its core mechanics are functional. The instructor recommends stabilizing it for use rather than full refurbishment to preserve its historical integrity.
This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast, GMP #251, features host Brent T. Wheat and guest Roy Huntington discussing the decline of traditional gunsmithing. Inspired by a shotgun restoration project, the conversation delves into the reasons behind the scarcity of "old-school" gunsmiths and proposes solutions to address this issue. The episode is sponsored by Riton Optics, highlighting their new 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots, which are designed for EDC and competition pistols and are compatible with RMR, RMSc, and ACRO footprints. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the podcast by suggesting topics or guests and to subscribe for future episodes.
