gunsmith

c.shimer

March 03, 2012 10:18

Has anyone ever had any dealings with Blake Ganns (i think it's spelled right) in NC ? I heard he is an excellent gunsmith. Please let me know if you have heard of him? Thank you!!

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  c.shimer

  March 03, 2012 10:18

  If you had a gun that needed wielding and machining, who would you used?

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  c.shimer

  March 04, 2012 14:03

  Thanks Forgemonkey, I think this job is beyond me doing it and no gunsmiths I have talked to have any model 11 experience or just won't touch one. It failed due to improper ring setup and put a hairline crack in the receiver that was sucessfully repaired but the gunsmith died before completion of the entire repair. Oh well

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  azpowerwagon

  March 04, 2012 16:42

  May check with the techs at Brownells. Many years ago I received a newsletter that covered this subject. It was also in one of the 'Gunsmith Kinks' books I believe. The fix involved using the lining from a brake shoe. Good luck.

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  asphalt cowboy

  March 05, 2012 06:26

  A gunsmith need not be in Indiana. You can ship it to any you wish.
  Try contacting Simmons Guns.
  http://simmonsguns.com/
  
  And yes, you are correct. Replacing the rivet/cushion isn't something to attempt at home without the correct drill and rivet setting guide.

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