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The Crescent "quail" model is fairly rare. That fact combined with the sentimental attachment to this little gun makes it worth trying to save, and I will do my best to do just that. Any other Crescent in this bad shape I would just say not worth the time and money. The wood is just wood, if possible we will save the original. If not, new wood will be our best option. The dents bother me though. Seems the old demon rust was living in those two dents for years and has made the barrels thin in what I would consider a high pressure spot in the left barrel. I will have new material put in the "crater" by a friend who does micro welding, then I will file/grind the area flat again. Even at that I do not think it will be safe to shoot with modern ammo. Only low pressure or maybe even black powder loads. I know .410's are little guns but those tiny barrels make a LOT of pressure because of their size. John and I have discussed this and of course I will be the one to shoot it first. If it blows it blows on me not him. It's the old tie it to a tire and use a long string method. The barrels go out on friday for welding and I will continue on the wood while they are gone. Mericet/Neil,your input would help here on the welding aspect. It would be interesting to hear what your instructors say about this project. You may even be able to join in on the fun here. I may hold the barrels until you get a chance to consult with them.