Thanks to ggggr for those kind words. My background is in engineering, and I like to mend things, especially neglected and abused air pistols. Generally I don't form any bond with my projects, but get pleasure from the challenge of getting them working well. This particular pistol turned out to be very accurate and nice to shoot. If I didn't suffer from arthritis in my hands I could well have kept it. It's gone to a good home.