Gunsmith Suggestions - 1847 and 1897

[1911TwoTone]

Hi, I have inherited a (smokeless) Winchester 1847 and an 1897 (both from around 1900-1901). It appears that the well-respected member here, who was the go-to for inspecting and repairing antiques, has passed away (my condolences to those who knew him). Is there someone that folks are recommending now?

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[Andy54Hawken]

What Winchester model do you have from 1847...?
Andy

 

[Tlock]

What Winchester model do you have from 1847...?
Andy

Looks like both are from 1900 and 1901

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Looks like both are from 1900 and 1901

I read that as well....
Just wondering if the 1847 is a typo...since Winchester , as a firearm company , wasn't around in 1847.
Andy

 

[Tlock]

Wow Andy i am dence.......its just not my day! Must be a typo.....I'll see my way to the door

 

[Tlock]

Please delete my post so there is no evidence of me being a idiot!!! Haha

 

[Spitpatch]

I was impressed by Andy's tactful, discreet (roundabout) gentlemanly way of questioning the OP in his initial reply.

But I guess ya kinda blew THAT for everybody!

 

[Tlock]

I was impressed by Andy's tactful, discreet (roundabout) gentlemanly way of questioning the OP in his initial reply.

But I guess ya kinda blew THAT for everybody!

Tact is not my strong suit.....once I reread was taking place you'd swear I was having a stroke......

 

[thorborg]

You're not the only one, when I saw the title my first thought was why anyone would be looking for a dead gunsmith.

 

[Spitpatch]

Bet its a typo for an '87 (Lever shotgun).

 

[Bobbygun]

Please delete my post so there is no evidence of me being a idiot!!! Haha

*an

 

[STUKA]

You're not the only one, when I saw the title my first thought was why anyone would be looking for a dead gunsmith.

I believe he is referring to Velzey.

 

[thorborg]

I believe he is referring to Velzey.

Appropriate avatar....
I was referring to the thread title, Not the thread verbiage itself.
R.I.P. Tim
We miss you.

 

[Mikej]

I thought I was going to see a couple of old guns. And learn something?

Color me disappointed !

 

[Spitpatch]

here ya go.



The learning part is that you will always be disappointed here.

 

[Mikej]

here ya go.
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The learning part is that you will always be disappointed here.

That is so wrong.

 

[STUKA]

Appropriate avatar....
I was referring to the thread title, Not the thread verbiage itself.
R.I.P. Tim
We miss you.

Appropriate avatar to you as well,Sir.

R.I.P. , Tim.

Now back to the OP..
Andy would be my vote for most qualified,but He is a bit far away from you to inspect them in person.

 

[ORhutner]

Hi, I have inherited a (smokeless) Winchester 1847 and an 1897 (both from around 1900-1901). It appears that the well-respected member here, who was the go-to for inspecting and repairing antiques, has passed away (my condolences to those who knew him). Is there someone that folks are recommending now?

McCluskey Arms down in Eugene isn't to far away. You can check out their services on their webpage and get an idea of pricing. They have done a lot of work for me and I have always been happy with it.