Griff Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 It's been nearly 15 years since I've needed some Single Action work. And the guys I would have used have retired. This is a Colt Signature Series 1851, the lockwork, modified to use a Ruger hand spring & plunger has gotten itself out of time, the bolt won't stay down at half-cock. If you were sending YOUR Colt off to get work, who would you send it to?
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 Heh heh. I just started a thread titled, "In Praise of a New England Gunsmith." I'd send it to Sergey at http://www.rustbluing.com/ in Natick, Massachusetts.
Sedalia Dave Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 Longhunter would be my first call as he is here in Tx Lefty Wheeler for the same reason. 45 Dragoon Goon's Gun Works
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 There's a new guy on the block also... Col Lou's Guns El Paso, Tx
Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Eddie Janis , @ "Peacemaker Specialties".....
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 27 minutes ago, Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 said: Eddie Janis , @ "Peacemaker Specialties"..... Dutch, I'm sorry to say Eddie passed away recently.
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Alan Harton (Houston) or Joe Perkins (Tucson), if they can fit it in their schedules. Good luck, GJ
Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Thanks TEX I didn't know, Heck of a nice guy !!!!
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Boomstick Jay, just north of you in Leonard. https://www.boomstickarms.com/
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: Dutch, I'm sorry to say Eddie passed away recently. So, will Peacemaker Specialties survive? They were the best source for some Colt parts. He was not my choice for smithing, but I spent a good deal with him on parts. Sorry to hijack the thread.
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Doc Coles SASS 1188 said: So, will Peacemaker Specialties survive? They were the best source for some Colt parts. He was not my choice for smithing, but I spent a good deal with him on parts. Sorry to hijack the thread. AFAIK, the parts business will continue until the inventory is depleted.
Hawkeye Kid Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 For a black powder revolver, Bill Kelly is a good source. He does the VTI/Krist Konverter work. Good turnaround time, when I did a conversion, about 2 Weeks.
Oklahoma Dee Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 I second, Alan Harton of Single Action Service in Houston, TX. One of the premier Colt and Ruger Single action gunsmiths. Snake Oil George does some fine work, up in Oklahoma, as well has some excellent octagonal barrels.
McCandless Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 15 hours ago, Griff said: It's been nearly 15 years since I've needed some Single Action work. And the guys I would have used have retired. This is a Colt Signature Series 1851, the lockwork, modified to use a Ruger hand spring & plunger has gotten itself out of time, the bolt won't stay down at half-cock. If you were sending YOUR Colt off to get work, who would you send it to? Alan Harton is working on a defective Colt cylinder for me... But, for your BP revolver, Gary Lee Barnes in LaRue Tx, at http://www.cartridgeconversion.com/
Ramblin Gambler Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Alan harton in Houston. aharton@hotmail.com 713-772-8314 or 713-907-6031 John Powers in Louisiana somewhere (he used to live in the houston area). www.powersmetalworks.com 281.513.3438
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Griff Tried to send you a PM. Says you can't receive. Is yer inbox stuffed full?? System also says yer listed e-mail addy is KAPUT. You sure your still alive??
Griff Posted February 8, 2021 Author Posted February 8, 2021 23 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Griff Tried to send you a PM. Says you can't receive. Is yer inbox stuffed full?? System also says yer listed e-mail addy is KAPUT. You sure your still alive?? Just wiped clean all previous messages. Email should be correct... sass93@sbcglobal.net
Griff Posted February 8, 2021 Author Posted February 8, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 7:07 PM, Goody, SASS #26190 said: Boomstick Jay, just north of you in Leonard. https://www.boomstickarms.com/ Thanks... close it is! Maybe he can get my Paterson back together & working also... we'll see on Wednesday!
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