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I have a beautiful old Remington Hepburn single shot rifle that's in need of some TLC, both the stock & metal work need attention. Gunsmith's let alone good ones are a dying breed here in NZ. I don't think Dean Maisey is doing any restoration work, Robert Dollimore I believe retired - Maybe Allan Carr would be the best bet. The rifle circa 1880 is one of only 8,000 odd made so wanted it to go to good hands. Who would you trust for this type of work?
you could try Cobus in Gore, he's old school gunsmith
.40 1 7/8th other wise known as 40-45 Remington or 40-50 Sharps Straight.
Cobus is a very honest man.
Hugh has done some good work for me. https://www.gunmakersnz.com/
Another vote for Cobus....good blokeQuote:
Originally Posted by Woody
A mate of mine restores guns.
He did an old family shotgun... impressed is an understatement from restoring the stock to traditional blueing the barrel.
PM me your number
TJ?if so he does great work ,did a couple of stocks for me in the past.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventenths
Yeah, TJ came to mind.... well maybe not for tomato stakes. :XD:
Greetings LJP,Quote:
Originally Posted by LJP
Many years back I had the opportunity to fire a Remington Hepburn chambered for 38-55. It was not original but still a really nice old rifle. The cartridges had been loaded by the owner with his cast lead projectiles but not from memory black powder. Enjoy yours.
Regards Grandpamac.
Yep... TJQuote:
Originally Posted by The bomb
I've heard of John Hall - I think his specialty was African Big Game Rifles... Haven't seen anything advertised for a long time now though.Quote:
Originally Posted by muzza
Up for a new challenge as I'm getting tired of carbon fibre & the ease of long range hunting. Briefly considered bow but I love a good bang & the smell of gunpowder..... so figured going back to roots with a single shot rifle with heritage to take hunting. Figure a 260gr lead projectile @ 1300 fps will sort even our biggest game at open sight distances.Quote:
Originally Posted by grandpamac
Can you post some photos of that old girl of yours LJP?
FYI Allan Carr isn't doing any stocks or checkering anymore, he says its too much work and he's cutting back on big jobs, as I asked him earlier this year about a restoration job.
Also google stock doctor,he is in raglan I think.
Lives in chartwell now, not making stocks anymore, but doing refinishing.Quote:
Originally Posted by The bomb
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TJ restored an old .22 for me a few years ago. It looked like shit when I dropped it off, beat up and a lot of corrosion on the barrel. He did a great job on both the stock and bluing, that guy’s got some skills!Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventenths
When you mentioned "single shot" I thought of Dave Ward in Tasman 03 543 3777.
I have had him do a couple of small jobs for me and was impressed with his workshop and fine workmanship.
Saw a very nice falling block he built, wow!