Jerry,
Brad Bachelder has restored 8 sets of Parker Grade 3, D, and G barrels, and also LC Smith Chain Damascus barrels for me. I have been very pleased with each. I am also going to have Brad restore the barrels of the E Grade that I bought from you. Those barrels are very good but Brad does such a good job that it will be worth the money for him to make them perfect!!!
I recently acquired a B Grade Lifter with very fine Damascus barrels. The barrels had been previously restored by another gunsmith. In my opinion, the barrel's dull grey with very little contrast detracted from the gun. I bought the gun only after discussing with Brad that he could bring out more contrast than the barrels currently have. When Brad tells me he can do a job I am confident that I will not be dissapointed.
That stated I have seen barrels redone by Craig Smith and some of the other smiths mentioned that looked great!
PS: Brad also re-case hardened/colored a Smith Grade 5 that looks amazing! If you come to any of the big shoots this year I will show it to you.
Respectfully,
Mark
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