Good Gunsmith in Illinois?

Raupleminze

March 28, 2007 13:28

Hey guys,
Was wondering if anyone knows of a good gunsmith in the Illinois/Wisconsin area. I have a revolver of my Great Grandfathers that is broken and needs repair/restoring. I would like to have the gun re-blued. Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian

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  300Win_Mag

  March 28, 2007 13:33

  Oglesby & Oglesby Gunmakers
  744 W. Andrew Rd.
  Springfield, IL 62707
  (217) 487-7100
  
  I can assure you a decent wait, BUT the quality of work will be well worth it. I urge you to at least call them and talk to them. Do a little GOOGLE.com work on them, you will not be disappointed. Look for Bill Oglesby.
  
  EDIT:
  
  http://www.gunsandammomag.com/video/tricks/
  
  Watch all of the videos on that page and decide if the man knows anything about guns.

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  drobs

  March 28, 2007 15:06

  I have had good luck with the Gun Doctor.
  http://www.gundr.com/
  
  Also Dave Norin up at Smoke N Gun is pretty good on restorations.
  Pricey and choosey but good.
  
  Mike Schrank's Smoke'n Gun
  2010 Washington St
  Waukegan, IL 60085View Map
  847-662-4034

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  tapwater

  March 28, 2007 16:05

  McGowen Rifle Barrels
  5961 Spruce Lane
  Saint Anne IL.
  815-937-9816
  
  ...Old Harry built some world class rifles in his time. I haven't dealt with them in years, and doubt if Harry is still in charge, or even still alive, though I think a family member is still running the business.

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  ...Now, I don't know how much smithing this fella does, but as a source for recommendations, I trust his judgement.
  
  Rodgers Ammo and Supplies (Dick Rodgers--He organizes the gunshows in Kankakee IL, and would know who to send you to)
  Bradley IL----815-939-7572

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  Country Gunsmith (Builder of fine varmint rifles)
  Watseka IL---815-683-9910

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  300Win_Mag

  March 28, 2007 16:55

  quote:Originally posted by tapwater
  McGowen Rifle Barrels
  5961 Spruce Lane
  Saint Anne IL.
  815-937-9816
  
  ...Old Harry built some world class rifles in his time. I haven't dealt with them in years, and doubt if Harry is still in charge, or even still alive, though I think a family member is still running the business.
  
  
  My Grandfather believes that Harry walks on water. He has built many barrels for him and he has had only great service from Harry.

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  Raupleminze

  March 28, 2007 16:59

  Smoke N Gun Huh?
  I am actually a firefighter in Waukegan and pass that place all of the time. They are pretty good huh? Wouldnt know it from the outside but ill have to go talk to them.
  Thanks,
  Brian

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  Mossbergboogie

  March 28, 2007 17:14

  Gary in hanover Illinois i can give you directions.

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  drobs

  April 02, 2007 10:12

  quote:Originally posted by Raupleminze
  Smoke N Gun Huh?
  I am actually a firefighter in Waukegan and pass that place all of the time. They are pretty good huh? Wouldnt know it from the outside but ill have to go talk to them.
  Thanks,
  Brian
  
  
  We sometimes jokingly refer to the place as Smoke N Hole. However they have some of the best prices on used guns around. I think I have bought about 5 or 6 used handguns from them in the last 3 years.

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  gearheaddad

  April 02, 2007 12:28

  I'll second the Gun Doctor in Roselle. No experience with the others.

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