Griff 1,660 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 1,213 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 14,261 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Longhunter would be my first call as he is here in Tx Lefty Wheeler for the same reason. 45 Dragoon Goon's Gun Works 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,412 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 There's a new guy on the block also... Col Lou's Guns El Paso, Tx 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 286 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Eddie Janis , @ "Peacemaker Specialties"..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 856 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 27 minutes ago, Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 said: Eddie Janis , @ "Peacemaker Specialties"..... Dutch, I'm sorry to say Eddie passed away recently. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 2,980 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Alan Harton (Houston) or Joe Perkins (Tucson), if they can fit it in their schedules. Good luck, GJ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 286 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Thanks TEX I didn't know, Heck of a nice guy !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goody, SASS #26190 1,360 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) Boomstick Jay, just north of you in Leonard. https://www.boomstickarms.com/ Edited February 7 by Goody, SASS #26190 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 621 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Goons gunworks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrel Cody 5,264 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Curly Bill Kelly in East Tennessee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Coles SASS 1188 283 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 856 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KH24 28 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oklahoma Dee 213 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McCandless 2,073 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 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/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ramblin Gambler 1,513 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,618 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 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?? Edited February 7 by Colorado Coffinmaker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 1,660 Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 1,660 Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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