Looking for Gunsmith to deactivate 12-5 rifle.

[44Bore]

Can anyone advise of a gunsmith or business that does de-activations?

Much as i hate to do so I have a couple that need to be "fixed".
Thanks, 44Bore.

 

[hsatimmy]

Not to be that guy, but is there a reason to do it? Unless you are looking to bequeath them to an heir I would rather chance it with the Cons potentially forming government in the next few years before I pulled the trigger on that

 

[I Dont Care About You]

The reason is that sadly most 12x's are worth way more as dewats than as live guns.

 

[weimajack]

Marstar have the licence to perform de-activation.

 

[Komodo]

Dont know in saskatchewan but Elwood epps in Orillia does it

 

[tiriaq]

If you decide to go ahead with this, make sure that the gunsmith is really good. Too many buzzbox hack jobs by ignorant butchers.

 

[gaff]

Gunco Ottawa, Wolverine supplies possibly?

 

[Light Infantry]

Simmons in hamilton

 

[trevj]

Maybe run an ad in the 12.X forums for a parts swap with someone looking for better than they have, before welding it shut.

If it's going to be welded anyways, it may as well be welded with the shartiest parts that you can gather together, rather than any actual good ones.

 

[Joe Amorosi]

Vulcan Gun in Maidstone (Windsor) Ont. does really nice de-activations. Lots of experience. #### and Click....

 

[antiqueguy]

Vulcan Gun in Maidstone (Windsor) Ont. does really nice de-activations. Lots of experience. #### and Click....

They aren’t too far from me that part of Maidstone is now tecumseh now I think though. I remember a few years back they were hiring.

 

[marshall]

You will not be able to do a #### and click these days, at one time it was possible.

 

[antiqueguy]

Yeah they got to be done pretty much solid now.

 

[FLHTCUI]

One of many ways to "jewel a bolt" for your rifle.
Rob

 

[KotKotofeich]

The deactivation specs now include welding the barrel closed with a rod, welding the bolt shut _and_ welding the magazine in place. I don't know about anyone else, but it hurts me to see something castrated so thoroughly. I would not enjoy hanging one like it on my wall, a daily reminder... (I could say worse, but I'm biting my tongue) Would rather sell it out of the country if I couldn't keep them live.

 

[weimajack]

Vulcan Gun in Maidstone (Windsor) Ont. does really nice de-activations. Lots of experience. #### and Click....

#### and click is no more legal.

Breech block have to be welded rock solid to the receiver.

 

[mbogo3]

Hard to weld if the magazine is aluminum.

 

[antiqueguy]

Hard to weld if the magazine is aluminum.

Brazing would be the only option.

 

[tiriaq]

Aluminum can be brazed to steel?

 

[antiqueguy]

Aluminum can be brazed to steel?

With the right rods yes.