Looking for experienced gunsmith and/or restoration specialist

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I recently inherited some cool old pieces from my Grandfather that I would like to have restored/repaired to good shooting condition. Several need parts replaced and/or repaired. I can order those that I can find from Numrich's and Wisner's, but there are some things that I cannot tackle myself. Here's a short list of some skills I'm looking for:
1. Integrity assessment - that is, is the gun still safe to shoot? Can it shoot modern loads? etc.
2. Engraving - I would like to have some of the original engraving deepened, or re-created as it's been worn smooth or nearly so.
3. Minor fitting of replacement pieces.
4. Possible need to install bore liner.

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Bigtanker]

Tactical Components Home

Get a hold of John at Tactical Componets. Good guy and does some good work. He's between Bremen and Bourbon on SR 331. Might be a drive for you but worth it.

 

[AllenM]

Baron Technologies. Services | Baron Technology

They have done a couple for me, very reasonable

 

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Baron Technologies. Services | Baron Technology

They have done a couple for me, very reasonable

Did you have to FFL anything to them? If so, did you have any issues? Did they charge a fee?

 

[Thumbs]

Tactical Components Home

Get a hold of John at Tactical Componets. Good guy and does some good work. He's between Bremen and Bourbon on SR 331. Might be a drive for you but worth it.

Can I ask what you've had done there, or what services you're recommending specifically? I couldn't find much on the web, want to be able to email him with some specific/targeted questions.

Thanks.

 

[AllenM]

Did you have to FFL anything to them? If so, did you have any issues? Did they charge a fee?

I am a FFL also so I didn't have to deal with anybody else.
They don't charge a fee on their end

 

[red_zr24x4]

Can I ask what you've had done there, or what services you're recommending specifically? I couldn't find much on the web, want to be able to email him with some specific/targeted questions.

Thanks.

John is a class 2 manufacturer. I've seen an m1 that he rebuilt
Looked really nice when he was done.
Give him a call , he'll answer any question you have.