Gunsmiths in FW?
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:30 am
I suppose I'll introduce myself in my second post, because I already started my first here to ask a question...
I've got a couple of guns handed down to me by my father, and I'd like to get them checked out before attempting to fire them at the range. I know that there are plenty of great gunsmiths around, and I'm sure that y'all can point me in some directions.
The first gun is a Carcano bolt-action (6.5x52) of undetermined vintage, which he picked up in Italy during the 1970s. It seems to be in decent shape, but hasn't been fired in decades.
The second gun is a reproduction black-powder Navy Colt .44. I believe it is an Italian reproduction as well, but he doesn't remember if he got it in Italy with the Carcano. Not sure if I'll ever shoot this one, but I would like it to be in shape just in case I get a time-warp itch.
I'm just looking for these to get back to original condition, worthy of the occasional range session. Thanks in advance for the recommendations!
I've got a couple of guns handed down to me by my father, and I'd like to get them checked out before attempting to fire them at the range. I know that there are plenty of great gunsmiths around, and I'm sure that y'all can point me in some directions.
The first gun is a Carcano bolt-action (6.5x52) of undetermined vintage, which he picked up in Italy during the 1970s. It seems to be in decent shape, but hasn't been fired in decades.
The second gun is a reproduction black-powder Navy Colt .44. I believe it is an Italian reproduction as well, but he doesn't remember if he got it in Italy with the Carcano. Not sure if I'll ever shoot this one, but I would like it to be in shape just in case I get a time-warp itch.
I'm just looking for these to get back to original condition, worthy of the occasional range session. Thanks in advance for the recommendations!