Non Factory Case Colors on Repro

[edgarspencer]

One scenario which comes to mind, is that, in heat treatment, they warped the frame beyond repair. This is conceivable if temps got away from him, or quench went south.
I don’t think Matt said what the configuration of his gun was, but there are plenty out there, and if I cared for my reputation, and I failed in that (potential) scenario, I think I’d pony up for a replacement gun, instead of compounding my sins with seemingly never ending BS

[Matt Buckley]

They sell guns under bachelderfirearms on gunbroker. They have 50 guns listed at the moment including a Parker VHE and DH in 20 gauge.

[Bill Murphy]

I know this question is being buried deep in a long thread, but how much does Doug Turnbull charge to case harden a Parker if it is sent to them assembled and returned the same way? I had one done a few years ago, but there were additional charges that I can't separate from the case color charges. By the way, I was very satisfied with the result.

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I know this question is being buried deep in a long thread, but how much does Doug Turnbull charge to case harden a Parker if it is sent to them assembled and returned the same way? I had one done a few years ago, but there were additional charges that I can't separate from the case color charges. By the way, I was very satisfied with the result.

Contact them and ask.

Their cch pricing is published on their site. But the labor to take down, prep and assemble will be additional and vary based on the gun.

[Bill Murphy]

The fact that Doug does not price the service in his price list is why I asked the question.

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

The fact that Doug does not price the service in his price list is why I asked the question.

Ok. They used to have pricing for doubles and lever guns published. I think their retail price is around $400 now to do a doublegun and related parts. That is for a prepped and ready to go frame. Requesting a quote would be the best way to go still. However, in order for them to know how much surface prep may be needed, they may want to see photos before quoting, which may be an issue in your case.

[BRDHNTR]

Use Turnbul

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by allen newell

Use Turnbul

You used to be dead set against that. What changed?

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by allen newell

Use Turnbul

In your original post which you apparently deleted, you stated that only Brad did the case hardening at Bachelders.

Who told you that?

Brad told me, at the dinner in Baltimore, a few years ago, that Parker was doing the case hardening. I had them do my 30" 16ga hammer gun done, and remarked how well they matched the Meriden colors. Parker was sitting at the table with us, and Brad pointed to him and said "he did your gun".

My issue with them is not What they they are capable of, but When will they do it.

[B. Dudley]

I know the dinner you were speaking of Edgar. It was the annual meeting held in conjunction with the baltimore gun show.
It was at that dinner that my pregnant wife was told that the reason not to employ women was because they might get pregnant and leave their employer hanging. She was pissed to say the least.