Parker BHE Stock Refinishing

waclifton · 11-11-2012, 09:50 AM

I was on here a while ago asking about my Parker single and double barrel guns. Well, I sold the single, and now I'm looking for a good refinisher for the wood on the double.

Just as an FYI, I had found a gunsmith to do that - near my home in Pittsburgh. His name was Gary Stiles, if anyone might have known him. He had the gun for several months, but his daughter called me a few weeks ago and explained that he had died. I picked up the gun, and now I'm looking for another craftsman to do the work.

I was hoping that someone on here might have a recommendation - preferably in the northeast, if possible. I'd appreciate any leads that I can get for the work.

B. Dudley · 11-11-2012, 01:18 PM

I will send you a pm on this.

Kensal Rise · 11-11-2012, 07:44 PM

Sir:
A Parker B grade stock is nothing to put at risk. Please make sure your choice of finisher is outstanding. And... that the wood is returned to its proper factory colour. Otherwise, your gun may be devalued.

Best, Kensal

edgarspencer · 12-01-2012, 08:14 AM

Charlie Yellott, in North Hudson NY did a great job on my BHE

Buddy Marson · 12-01-2012, 09:12 AM

I had Dennis Smith aka "The Stock Doctor restock my BHE. He did a truly outstanding job! I would highly recommend him. His phone number is (541) 483-2182

Ed Blake · 12-01-2012, 09:32 AM

Post a few photos of your gun Buddy.

Autumn Daze · 12-01-2012, 10:08 AM

Dennis is my "go to" wood guy. I and several other long time members have used Dennis with complete satisfaction as Buddy has stated. A B grade gun needs to be put in the hands of an artisan.

Rodney Short · 12-03-2012, 04:04 PM

i make my own oil finish, usually 15 -20 coats does the job, to get the look i desire
i believe in making them "look as they should for their age" not brand new, ive refreshed finishes on dozens of vintage sxs guns, muzzleloaders as well, a great passtime for he winter
im located in nova scotia canada, wished i lived closer to some of the people on the site here, seems to be alot of intrest in the old sxs guns, no matter if its a low grade or a high grade, theres just something about staring down the barrels of a sxs gun!

Twice Shooter · 12-03-2012, 04:23 PM

You're right Rodney. And especially if they have hammers. Cheers, Tom

charlie cleveland · 12-03-2012, 07:17 PM

yep these old side by side are just special..low grade or high grade...even a lowly stevens..... charlie