A good lever gun smith needed

[butchlambert]

Some of you remember my 1886 that was broken in half by the post office. It is back to me after the receiver was replaced. I think on these old rifles the machining wasn't up to todays standards. Mine is now very difficult to work the lever. It may need to be disassembled and stoned, but it is a very nice old rifle that needs to be in the right person's hands-Who!!

 

[BigGame]

You might give Lloyd Phillips at East Creek Precision in Ely, Nevada a call to see if it’s in his wheelhouse. I’ve known him to work with lever guns.

East Creek Precision

 

[Walt Krafft]

Turnbull?

 

[butchlambert]

Turnbull?

Could be worth a call.

 

[bozo699]

Butch,
You might contact Mark Douglas of the Cinnabar Ranch gunworks. I don’t know him but watch his YouTube channel and he seems to be a down to earth guy and he specializes in Winchester lever actions
Wayne

 

[Emmett Dibble]

Cowboy Gunsmiths

It’d be great if we could make a list of current gunsmiths that specialize in cowboy guns. If you can list someone with their contact information and if you know, their specialty. Once this thread looks like it’s run it’s course I’ll compile a list and maybe we can get it pinned. I hope it’ll hel...

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[std7mag]

If it were me, i'd call Paul at Custom Country Metalworking.
Lots of guys over on Hunt Talk use and rave about his work.
And he pays attention to the small details.

Country Custom Metalsmithing LLC

Custom rifle building and gunsmithing: exceptional craftsmanship and tailored designs for purpose-built rifles crafted to your exact specifications.

countrycustommetals.com

Plus he's a member on here.