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Unread 07-19-2013, 09:14 PM   #1
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Default Recommendations for using Brad Bachelder?

Hi fellas,

Based on what I've read here in the past, is Brad still one of 'THE' guys to go to for Parker trigger and ejector repairs? I'm needing such work on a 32" barreled 16 gauge 'DHE' and am inclined to use him. If you feel I should consider otherwise, I'd ask that you not disrespect the man in your opinions.....am looking more for a general 'no' in that case.

But if you've been pleased with such work from him, I'd like to hear about it as to triggers, ejectors, and TIG welding capabilities in particular.

Thanks in advance for serious responses.....

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Unread 07-19-2013, 09:24 PM   #2
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I've had Brad do a lot of work for me on Parkers. Everything from barrel bluing to complete restorations. I can't say enough good things about him & his operation.

The only negative I can see is he is gaining such a good reputation, his turn around time is getting longer. Even with this, he is still my main go-to guy.

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Unread 07-19-2013, 09:29 PM   #3
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Take a look at my albums of Brad's restorations via these links and decide for yourself:

http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=383

http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=296

http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=295

http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=226

http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=224

http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=225
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Brad's the One.
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'Thank you', fellas, for your responses and especially the restoration photos from BFT......just beautiful! They confirm what I've been hearing in the past and will send this one out to him right off.


With appreciation,

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Unread 07-20-2013, 09:10 AM   #6
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Brad has no fewer than 7 employees working with him while Del Grego, for example, may only have Lawrence and one other (as Lawrence has informed me). You'll get your work done faster with Brad and his work is first rate. You will not be disappointed should you decide to send your double gun to Bachelder's. I just sent a 20 ga Trojan to Brad for some clean up work.
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Unread 07-20-2013, 08:51 PM   #7
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Brad has done work on several guns for me. Everything from broken springs and buggered screws to a complete restoration of a LCS Grade 5 (pictures of which are posted on this forum under other fine doubles). He also stripped and refinished the wood and bone charcoal cased my 28 ga Repro. I wouldn't even think about using anyone else.
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Thanks Mark for all those great pictures and info..........that's a very special water foul collection indeed! I have a Parker grade 2 hammer gun being fully restored by Brad, The time frame was 10 months, its due back this fall and I was just e-mailed that engraving looks great and on schedule....(-: It was in nice shape for a 1890-s shotgun, had no major issues and only needed the Damascus barrels re-done to be a nice shooter. But will be fantastic fully restored by Brad B. The gun came from the original family, 3rd generation son. I did get some names and family history info with it. The gun shipped to that big hardware store in Kansas. It has a collection of reloading tools, original hard takedown case that held the gun and all the needed loading items, cases, primers, shot cards, shot was with it. Some of the stuff still have packaging! The tools are hand held and bench mounted and are in very good to minty condition. Some are marked Brigeport. I bought the package on gun broker for the buy now price that I felt was very fair......its all really neet stuff. I will consider restoring the take down case as well but it is showing its age and may be better left as it is. I wanted a Parker hammer gun for my collection and to use for preserve hunts. This has good stock dimensions at 1 1/2X 2 1/2 by 14 1/4 30" choked F/F or maybe it was M/F I forget....Some light spred-r loads will be in order. I will do some pictures after its back with the case and goodies..... thanks all SXS ohio.....(-:
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Rob,
I just received back a Parker that had serious ejector and trigger issues. Gun came back perfect with light crisp trigger pulls. Very happy with the work.
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Again, my 'Thanks' to all you guys for your first-hand experiences....it's a comfort, for sure...especially with the gun just having been shipped out.

If and when it returns, I'll try to get a few pics up. Meanwhile....

With my appreciation,

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