Gunsmith you have used for a Parker and did work you liked

[416 Rigby]

Kirk Merrington of Kerrville, TX
Strip and clean, inspect and evaluate, rejoint action, raise dents in barrels, open one choke, brown the barrels. I had this done many years ago and it was done with quality at a fair price. Top notch work.

1903 12ga GH with Damascus barrels.

[Diesel Doctor]

Originally Posted by tom tutwiler

Thought of one more who did a soup to nuts restore on a Number 2 frame VH 12 gauge for me many years ago. Assume Bill is still in business:

Bill Schwarz, gunsmith: 267 Brushy Top Road, Ellijay, GA 30540

Does anyone have a phone number for Bill Schwarz?

[Ed Norman]

There is a gunsmith near me in northern lower michigan (west side of state) whose name is Del Whitman 231-632-0845 He works out of his home, I took a gun there for him to inspect. He told me he does just about anything and side by sides is his specialty. The guys I have talked to about him talk highly of him.

[Diesel Doctor]

Thanks, I'll contact him.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Ed Norman

There is a gunsmith near me in northern lower michigan (west side of state) whose name is Del Whitman 231-632-0845 He works out of his home, I took a gun there for him to inspect. He told me he does just about anything and side by sides is his specialty. The guys I have talked to about him talk highly of him.

He was trained by Rigby and his specialty is British shotguns but he has also worked on my Parkers too.. Good smith.

[Diesel Doctor]

Originally Posted by Eric Eis

Maybe call Bill Schwarz 760-276-7668 I think he's in your area and is a good smith on doubles

Number not in service.

[Buddy Harrison]

John,
I too have dealt with Bill Schwarz on numerous occasions and have always been satisfied. His contact number is 706-276-7668. Call him.

[John Davis]

Bill has done a lot of work for me and is great to deal with.

[Diesel Doctor]

Thanks guys. I just got off the phone with Bill. I will be taking the gun to him in the near future.

[Chris Robenalt]

I'd recommend Chris Dawe for any stock work. Although he's done no wood for me, he has for my friend Phil Carr.
I've seen Chris' full wood replacements, checkering, and repairs, and they are second to none. I can also say he is a Master in metal work! I set standards and expectations of my own work to those of his. I hope someday to be as good as Chris. I met and became friends with Chris, through Phil Carr a few years ago when he brought him to Arizona to shoot birds with us. I will say Chris is a true gentleman and a man of his word. He stands behind his work. Chris is a genius and true Master of the trade, and I am only so fortunate and grateful to know him! A+++++

Chris Robenalt
Tempe, AZ