WTK: Who are QUALITY lever action gunsmiths?

[prebans]

I've got a stainless Marlin 1895 inbound and want to have a few things modified. Specifically, I know I want it made into a takedown, want a reasonable winter-glove-size loop (not a huge for-show-only loop) installed, and want the barrel shortened. The sights will also have to be drifted back due to the barrel shortening.

Any ideas? I only know about Wild West. I know that they do GREAT work, but I want to know about others before I make up my mind.

Thanks,

Mike

[Hobie]

http://www.leverguns.com/leverguns/leversmiths.htm

[GabbyHaze]

I've got a stainless Marlin 1895 inbound and want to have a few things modified. Specifically, I know I want it made into a takedown, want a reasonable winter-glove-size loop (not a huge for-show-only loop) installed, and want the barrel shortened. The sights will also have to be drifted back due to the barrel shortening.

Any ideas? I only know about Wild West. I know that they do GREAT work, but I want to know about others before I make up my mind.

Thanks,

Mike

I know Bob Munden does custom gun work and his web site says he works on some Lever actions. His contacts on on this site http://www.bobmunden.com/ if you'd like to call or contact him.

JT

[prebans]

http://www.leverguns.com/leverguns/leversmiths.htm

Thank you!

A quick FYI on dead or redirected links:

Cosby Custom Guns - http://www.cosbycustomguns.com goes to an online gambling site. I can't find any new site for them. Bozeman Trail Arms, Mfg. - http://www.ycsi.net/users/gunsmith is gone; their new site is http://www.bozemantrailarms.com/. DRC Custom Guns - http://www.drccustomgunsights.com goes to a random page. I found references to them still being in business but no new web site name.

Take care,

Mike

[Griff]

Check out Wild West Guns for your specific questions.

[Grizzly Adams]

I've got a stainless Marlin 1895 inbound and want to have a few things modified. Specifically, I know I want it made into a takedown, want a reasonable winter-glove-size loop (not a huge for-show-only loop) installed, and want the barrel shortened. The sights will also have to be drifted back due to the barrel shortening.

Any ideas? I only know about Wild West. I know that they do GREAT work, but I want to know about others before I make up my mind.

Thanks,

Mike

IMHO, you already know about the best!

[Noah Zark]

Mike:

Sent you a PM at the other site about Bill Gostomski in MD.

Noah

[piller]

And, because no one else said it, don't forget to post pictures of the finished rifle.

[foxtrapper]

Why do you want a takedown conversion

[buckeyeshooter]

Turnbull Restorations also does takedown conversions.

[jkbrea]

Clements Custom Guns, out of Virginia, I believe did similar work for me except the take down. Had a Marlin XLR 1895 shortened, crowned, extended the mag tube and put on a Wild West loop. It came out great. He posts pics of his work. Price was very reasonable.
http://www.clementscustomguns.com/

[prebans]

Why do you want a takedown conversion

Two reasons:

1. Easier to transport and ship in a smaller case, especially useful in these new days of airline fees for EVERYTHING.

2. I've always wanted one.

Mike