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Anyone have experience with the gunsmith(s) at Vintage Firearms?
Unread 05-25-2021, 10:50 AM   #1
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Default Anyone have experience with the gunsmith(s) at Vintage Firearms?

I have an L.C. Smith that needs some minor work and cleaning. Has anyone used the gunsmith(s) at Vintage Firearms in Grand Rapids, MI, and if so, what's been your experience?

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I didn’t know Jay had any in-house smiths...





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Been a while but the last time we spoke a few months ago I think he had 3.
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PM Jeff Stegmeier on this forum or on the Fox forum as I know he has used him.
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Jay had his guys rebuild a 20g/ Fox CE grade for me, two years ago. They did everything, new wood, metal finishes, touch up engraving, case colors , ect.. The end result was great. It met or exceeded my expectations.
I'm sure some of the work was farmed out but he used some of the best subs.
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Thanks, gentlemen. Jay notes having multiple smiths on his website, and I have seen (photos of, I assume) their work for sale.
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Garry,

I would also suggest giving Channing Will a call at Will Brothers Restoration in Ossineke Mi. Channing worked for Brad Bachelder and is very knowledgeable in doubles. I have been happy with everything he has done for me so far. He currently has a Winchester 1873 that had some incorrectly finished parts (blued instead of cased) that he is taking care of for me.

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I would also suggest giving Channing Will a call at Will Brothers Restoration in Ossineke Mi. Channing worked for Brad Bachelder and is very knowledgeable in doubles. I have been happy with everything he has done for me so far. He currently has a Winchester 1873 that had some incorrectly finished parts (blued instead of cased) that he is taking care of for me.

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Jay has three gents working in the shop. His main gunsmith (Kevin) is very good. He has one individual (Frank I think) that is doing the wood work. Kevin has been working on a very complicated Three Barrel Gun Co Trap Gun project (missing floor plate) for me for over a year. Thus far project is on target and work looks great. I have had a few smaller projects/repairs done as well. One needed some additional follow up but always finished to satisfaction. Brett
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Get in touch of Kip Wood at Central Michigan Gunsmithing in Mt. Pleasant. I have referred several members here to him and all have been satisfied with the work and price. You can PM me for his phone number if you want.
I gave Jay some Pre64 M70's to sell on consignment. He charged me $80 to take off a set of rings and bases and clean the receiver and he kept the rings and bases!! Never again
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