Reproduction Parker Barrels

[Bill Murphy]

What kind of "raised rib"? Ventilated? Tony isn't making any #1 or #2 frame barrels right now as far as I know. I don't know of anyone else making them either. The Simmons project has been abandoned, I think.

[Autumn Daze]

Bill, Last I heard Brad Bachelder had taken up the project from Simmons. But as far as progress I have no idea. Maybe Brad will chime in here.

[Bill Murphy]

Brad is a hero if he can "take over". However, I have the impression that Brad is doing catch up and repair work on the barrels that Simmons couldn't finish properly. I doubt that Brad is taking on new projects in barrel fabrication. If his is, he will have enough work to last him a lifetime, if he remains sane.

[Gary Nokes]

Guys:

Thank you for the input. By "raised-rib," I did mean "Ventilated Rib." I do have a set of Italian-made barrels, they are serviceable, but not actually the right shape. How can I get in touch with this Brad fellow?

Gary