BHE 20ga Need Help

[Tim Cole]

I have recently aquired a BHE 20ga.It needs to be repaired does anyone have a Gun Smith in the Dayton - Cincinatti area that they would recommend to work on Parker Shotguns.Any help would be much appriciated.

[Eric Eis]

Tim send it to Brad Bachelder 616-459-8924 in Gradn Rapids MI he does alot of Parker restoration work and the only one I would trust in our area of the country. Eric

[Tim Cole]

Eric,

Thank You for your help very much appriciated.

[Tom Trumble]

I am familiar with Brad's work, some very good, some not. Keep looking---

[Eric Eis]

Tom can you back any of the "bad work", up... ? I just picked up two guns from Brad on my way south and dropped two off, I have had very good results from Brad and to slam a man's reputation with one short sentence esp. since this is only your second post I question your post. Have I had Brad redo a job, sure have and it was done properly and with a smile no questions asked. If you want to send me a pm off the board please do. Eric

[Paul Ehlers]

Tom can you back any of the "bad work", up... ? I just picked up two guns from Brad on my way south and dropped two off, I have had very good results from Brad and to slam a man's reputation with one short sentence esp. since this is only your second post I question your post. Have I had Brad redo a job, sure have and it was done properly and with a smile no questions asked. If you want to send me a pm off the board please do. Eric

Eric,

I'll back you up on this one. I've dealt with my share of gunsmiths and then some. Brad in my opinion is one of the best if not the best that I've had dealings with. He run's a very professional business that does excellent work.

Until he does something to change my mind he'll keep getting my work. He has two complete full gun restorations plus re-doing the black & white finish on a set of Parker Damascus barrels for me in his shop at present. I guess you could say I trust him!

I sure don't like the idea of a single sentence knocking him without some proof backing it up!

Paul

[todd allen]

I think the gunsmith issue is settled business. Now for some pictures of the BHE 20!

[David Long]

I just got one back from turnbull very pleased

[Dean Romig]

For perfection I would use Turnbull too.

[Tom Brown]

Turnbull gets thumbs up, attention to detail.

[David Long]

A 20 ga BHE Deserves the Best and you will not be sorry when its done so Turnbull all the way

[Eric Eis]

Hey I have no question with Turnbull being the best, Doug has done great work for me, restoring a couple of guns that he said he would never do again...(I have a Colt SA that he wanted to refuse but didn't and now it is factory "mint" he also told me he would not do another one in that kind of shape ! )....When the poster asked I thought who was close that maybe he did not want to ship the gun so Brad came to mind as he has done work for me and it has been done very well.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Turnbull is good but Brad is very good also, I have had great results with both gentlemen. I do not believe that Turnbull does Damascus Barrels, again both are excellent.

[Dean Romig]

If Doug doesn't refinish Damascus barrels in house, he surely sends them to an expert.

[Frank Cronin]

One thing I noticed is Brad hasn't posted here in a while....I miss seeing his before / after pictures of the Damascus barrel refinish. Business must be real good with all the referrals and repeat business he gets from current customers. Maybe he'll chime in sometime soon and post some of his latest projects.

[Mark Ouellette]

Brad is too busy to post here due to him working on my Parkers! :)
Brad is due to soon return my favorite fowling piece, a #2 Frame EH 10 gauge. It will sport redone damascus barrels and case hardening/colors. I will of course turn my trusty Nikon loose and post the results.

With a little luck I'll be shooting the EH at Hidden Hollow for the Great Northeast SxS Classic. See you there!

Mark

[Rich Anderson]

In order to help direct you to a gunsmith for your BHE 20 what are the repairs that need to be done? Different smith's shine in different areas. You (or at least I wouldn't) want to send stock work to someone known for barrel work.

[Don Young]

Another Top Smith Abe Chaber

[Tim Cole]

I would like to thank everyone for their help.

The top lever doesnt come back to center when the barrles lock in the receiver somethings not just right,other than that everything seams to be in good working order.I would like to have it Profesionaly cleaned and gone over.1st Parker in the box want to do it right.

Tim Cole

[Tim Cole]

Will post some pictures as soon I figure out how to attach.

Tim Cole

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[Francis Morin]

Will post some pictures as soon I figure out how to attach.

Tim Cole

If I have my facts right, Parker had two basic top lever to underbolt designs- the first used a leaf spring, the latter a coil spring with a pusher encapsulated in a cylinder- both are good designs- I do have some of those springs, also complete lever and bolt from a later 12 Trojan grade- if you and your gunsmith can use such -

I won't "join the support" of any of the fine gunsmiths other PGCA brethern have listed here, all have fine reputations that speak well for themselves. But I have been a good friend, bird hunting partner, and customer- guest in their shop of Brad, Lori and their family for years- so-- a scenario if you'll allow me- I have an unsigned multi-million $ winning lottery ticket in my shirt pocket, I get hit by the "Widow Maker"- name two people I know that I would trust 110% to see that my widow and family got that ticket- Brad is one of the two- 'nuf said???:bigbye:

[Dean Romig]

Abe Chaber certainly is one of the best. Sending it to DelGrego would be a good choice as well.