Bachelder Gunworks.
 

The thread on case coloring got me thinking about Brad and all of the great work he did for me. Has anyone been to the shop or spoken with Lori or Parker? I wonder how they are doing without Brad. I certainly miss knowing that he was Just a phone call away.

Thanks,

JDG

Parker is working on a set of barrels for me. Will let ya k ow when i get em.

Parker just finished up a set of Damascus barrels for me. Work was top notch all the way and A+ on communication and managing expectations.

a few yeas ago i sent a fairly rare Parker 16 Gauge 26" barrels Phe with fluid steel barrels to Brad For new case coloring. as well as a complete reconditioning.

Brad was such a pleasure to do business with and always took the time to explain everything he was or had done to one of my Parkers. Lori is a gem. Ive had numerous conversations with Parker who seems to be taking up the reigns. I will continue to use Bachelders until proven otherwise. As for case coloring, i think that because Brad was so heavily involved in their cc process that there may be a learning curve for them in the short term.

I visited with Lori and Parker this past June while dropping off guns and picking up others. The work I had done was excellent, and Parker brought out the barrels of my 10 gauge grade three top lever hammer gun that was being restored. The work on those barrels was incredible. Parker, Lori and some of the craftsmen who work there came out to talk with me and look over the guns I was bring in for work. I missed Brad, but felt right at home.

Just got back a set of Parker damascus barrels and they are stunning, waiting on a set of twisted steels.

Thank you for th update. I’m happy to hear they are carrying on. Hope to find an excuse to get over to GR and catch up with them.

May I ask what the turn around time was for your Damascus refinish?

thank you
Patrick

http://C:\users\allen\pictures\parker\VHE\DSC_3858Brads colors on a VHE he restored for me.