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David P Parker 11-16-2021 02:28 PM

Gunsmith for Damascus Barreled Parker
 
Can anyone refer me to a competent gunsmith to inspect and advise on the shootability of my 1925 vintage Damascus Parker ? I also need stock replacement. I live in SE North Carolina, but of course can ship the gun if needed. Many thanks, David Parker

Stan Hillis 11-16-2021 10:47 PM

Jim Kelly
Darlington Gun Works
Darlington, SC
(843) 393-3931

An excellent gunsmith that specializes in vintage doubleguns. He restocked Bo Whoop I to perfection, IMO.

David P Parker 11-17-2021 01:57 PM

Thanks
 
Thank you Sir; I will check him out

Tom Pellegrini 11-21-2021 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan Hillis (Post 348040)
Jim Kelly
Darlington Gun Works
Darlington, SC
(843) 393-3931

An excellent gunsmith that specializes in vintage doubleguns. He restocked Bo Whoop I to perfection, IMO.

Yes, Jim Kelly is a fine gunsmith. He has a young man working for him now and he is going to be a good gunsmith. The one huge problem with Darlington Gun Works is many months for your gun to be finished. February of 2020 I dropped of my hammer gun to have the loose rib fixed. October 2020 I drove to the shop and asked for my gun back. It was not fixed, first they could not find it and when they brought it out to me there was a half inch of dust and dirt on it. I was told turn around time is 6 to 10 months.

Bruce Hering 11-21-2021 06:15 PM

Breck Gorman in Beaufort SC. 804-357-3404. He does refinish work on Damascus and can measure barrels as well I think. Give him a call. Cant hurt or breck.gorman@gmail.com

I would think, without looking, this could be a drive down and drop off adventure.

David P Parker 11-22-2021 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Pellegrini (Post 348412)
Yes, Jim Kelly is a fine gunsmith. He has a young man working for him now and he is going to be a good gunsmith. The one huge problem with Darlington Gun Works is many months for your gun to be finished. February of 2020 I dropped of my hammer gun to have the loose rib fixed. October 2020 I drove to the shop and asked for my gun back. It was not fixed, first they could not find it and when they brought it out to me there was a half inch of dust and dirt on it. I was told turn around time is 6 to 10 months.

Thanks for the detail on Darlington. David

David P Parker 11-22-2021 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Hering (Post 348427)
Breck Gorman in Beaufort SC. 804-357-3404. He does refinish work on Damascus and can measure barrels as well I think. Give him a call. Cant hurt or breck.gorman@gmail.com

I would think, without looking, this could be a drive down and drop off adventure.

Mr Hering thanks for this referral. David

Bruce Hering 11-23-2021 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by David P Parker (Post 348474)
Mr Hering thanks for this referral. David

You are welcome. Hope you get it measured. Good shooting.


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