[Drm50]

Pics of damaged SS Flatgate . Does anyone know smith to cut off, recrown
And reset front sight?

 

[Blkhawk73]

What about searching for a new barrel? Any GOOD smith could do the work. Maybe contact Gallagher or Clements for a start.

 

[CoraIsland]

Does not look as though crown is damaged, I would leave it. The guns got caricature.

 

[jstanfield103]

If it is unconverted I would send it back to Ruger and have them re-barrel it. I would even do that if it was not converted and then put the gun back to stock when they send the parts back.

 

[Drm50]

Flat- gate SS
I don't want a new barrel. I would be interested in used barrel but can't find
one. Don't have a smith in these parts, would like to get name of one. I have
another SS I bought new in early 60s, other than worn finish it's 100% mech.