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Baton Rouge Gunsmith
Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:29 pm
I have some 75 year old very valuable shotguns (Parker, etc.) that I would like to get back in working order and perhaps bore from 2 1/2 to 2 3/4. Who is the very best in terms of working on old guns like these?
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:33 pm to Howard Juneau
I wouldn't trust any of the 'smiths in BR to handle a Parker.
Also, shotgunworld.com is a very good resource for stuff like this. Post up your situation over there.
Also, shotgunworld.com is a very good resource for stuff like this. Post up your situation over there.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:45 pm to Howard Juneau
Vincent Buckles in Gonzalez.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:46 pm to Howard Juneau
1) I would not open the chambers. If you want to shoot them get some RST shells if they are in working order.
2) If you need other work done, check out Double Gun Shop for the correct smith for the correct job...
3) I would not hand a high grade gun to a smith in BR...
2) If you need other work done, check out Double Gun Shop for the correct smith for the correct job...
3) I would not hand a high grade gun to a smith in BR...
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:47 pm to ChatRabbit77
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Vincent Buckles
He's not asking for a gunsmith for AKs
Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:53 pm to Howard Juneau
What grades and gauges do you have?
Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:33 pm to Howard Juneau
Nick at Hunter's Run Gun Shop
https://www.huntersrungunshop.com/
https://www.huntersrungunshop.com/
Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:41 pm to Shexter
Trust me, if they don't specialize in double guns, you don't want them touching it. If people from around the country aren't sending guns to them for work, you don't want them touching them.
Someone that doesn't know what they are doing can cut thousands off the appraised value of these gun...
Someone that doesn't know what they are doing can cut thousands off the appraised value of these gun...
Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:51 pm to KingRanch
Vince does amazing work on everything. Not just AKs.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:01 pm to Howard Juneau
Eduardo chahin
Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:07 pm to JAB528
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Eduardo chahin
He couldn't even make a straight cut on the barrel of my son's single shot .410...
Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:17 pm to ChatRabbit77
I'm sure he does but he's not touching my parker
Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:18 pm to wickowick
Really? We've had nothing but good experiences with him.
Also, I wouldn't let Vince work on any antique gun.
Also, I wouldn't let Vince work on any antique gun.
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 8/22/14 at 6:16 pm to Howard Juneau
If you want quality work on a double gun you will really have to broaden your search beyond Baton Rouge. 2 of the best Parker guys in the country are Larry Delgrego and Brian Dudley. Larry did a great job restoring my dad's 16 gauge but this was over 15 years ago and he has started getting mixed reviews on his current work. My dad (who is obviously a big Parker fan) recently commissioned Brian to locate a 12gauge and totally restore it. The people who have the skill and experience to do a restoration on these guns that will actually add value are few and far between. Not only will you pay a premium for quality work but you can expect the project to take at least 6 months to well over a year depending on the scope of work desired.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 6:18 pm to Whatafrekinchessiebr
I wouldn't hesitate to send them to turnbull.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:07 pm to JAB528
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Eduardo chahin
This. I have used this guy numerous times. Great guy. He will spend time with you and tell you what needs to be done and why. He will also tell you if it's a job he can't handle. At least talk to him.
This post was edited on 8/23/14 at 7:02 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:13 pm to unclejhim
Thanks guys. I guess I knew the answer, but I was hoping there was someone i didn't know about.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:29 pm to Howard Juneau
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:09 pm to JAB528
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Eduardo chahin
This
He's top notch - he makes and installs coustom muzzle breaks; makes stocks from raw blanks of wood; and he was an Olympic marksman for Brazil in the 60's - so, he has been around guns his whole life. If he isn't comfortable touching the gun, he simply won't do the work.
I'm no expert. But, if the gun's value is paramount, then I wouldn't do a thing to it - keep it in its current condition and it'll be more valuable to a collector.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 4:26 am to RDOtiger
I also use Chahin as well... Nothing but good experiences with him and always does a quality job.
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