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Looking for a Winchester model 94 gunsmith

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Anyone have any recommendations for a gunsmith/s that specializes in working on Winchester Model 94's?

I know this probably isn't the best place to ask but since I don't belong to any lever gun forums figured I'd start by asking here first.
 
Model 94s are not complex and most work can be done by an owner with reasonable mechanical skills and a set of gunsmith screwdrivers. Had one that collected a lot of dust and dirt in the mechanism but never had a hick-up. I could feel that it wasn't as smooth as it once was. Taking it completely apart for a good cleaning restored it to it's original function.
They are some great rifles.
 
I have three Trapper model 94's 357mag, 44mag, 45LC that are all newer cross bolt safety era and I wouldn't mind having someone tune the trigger up on them if that's possible. I have a couple 9422's that would be nice if the triggers were a bit smoother but my real reason for wanting a Win 94 smith is I have an old 1930-40's 30 W.C.F that the barrel is loose. It's in the receiver but far from tight and loose enough you can easily twist it back and forth as well as it kinda slightly wobbles around in the receiver. If it ends up being a wall hanger that's fine because it's just kind of a cool old gun with a lot of character but if it's something that can/could be fixed and actually safe to shoot then that would be even better. I don't want to replace the barrel because then it'll no longer be all original.
 
I have three Trapper model 94's 357mag, 44mag, 45LC that are all newer cross bolt safety era and I wouldn't mind having someone tune the trigger up on them if that's possible. I have a couple 9422's that would be nice if the triggers were a bit smoother but my real reason for wanting a Win 94 smith is I have an old 1930-40's 30 W.C.F that the barrel is loose. It's in the receiver but far from tight and loose enough you can easily twist it back and forth as well as it kinda slightly wobbles around in the receiver. If it ends up being a wall hanger that's fine because it's just kind of a cool old gun with a lot of character but if it's something that can/could be fixed and actually safe to shoot then that would be even better. I don't want to replace the barrel because then it'll no longer be all original.
is it a take down? FYI thats a simple fix by peening the barrel shoulder or shims
 

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