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    Country queries

    Sep 19, 2019 3 minutes

    HAVE DESIGNS ON

    Q I have an oldish gun that I really enjoy using, it just works for me. It’s quite plain, however, and I would be interested to know if it’s possible to have it engraved with a design? Also, the chequering is quite worn – can than be redone?

    BD, Hertfordshire

    A With an older gun the metal is often ‘case hardened’ to give it longevity, but it can be softened and then engraved and rehardened. The issue with the hardening process is that

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