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[Bindlestiff]

John,

For the stock work, follow the link I posted above. They don't list prices but explain how you can get one. Give them a call and I also hope someone on this forum, with experience using them, can speak up and give you their experience. I would be interested in hearing it too.

I have seen work done by several barrel men, namely Brad Batcheler, Dale Edmounds and Kirk Merrindton. They all seem to be well regarded and I'm sure any one of them can do the work you require.

[Pa SxS]

I didn't have much luck with stockfixer's when they repaired my Parker stock. Some of it may have been my fault because I didn't send them the receiver, just the wood. When I got it back, there was alot of final fitting required to get a decent fit. Perhaps if I sent the receiver, the fit would have been better. Plus I had to wait about 1 year, they were backlogged.

I think I would recommend Brad Bachelder in Michigan. Click on the link. I've never had him do any work for me but if you search this forum, you can see examples of his work which looks excellent. I'd have him restore the barrels and repair and refinish the stock. Please don't attempt to take the stock off, let someone professional do the job for you.

http://www.bacheldermastergunmakers....s/Welcome.html

[Setter Man]

Beautiful piece of wood on the back of that lifter. Congrads!

JDG

[Roundsworth]

Welcome aboard, John. That is a nice looking gun you have. Has the barrel lug been re-brazed? I just had Brad Bachelder restore a set of Plain Twist barrels for me and they turned out great! He does excellent work. Cheers!

[Harry Collins]

John,

I like Brad Bachelder's work. He just fitted a set of Parker Damascus barrels to a receiver I had as well as refinish the Damascus. His work was excelent and the turn around was several months. It is my understanding that his stock work is wonderful too. Here is a picture. I should not post it as the light is bad.

Kindest, Harry