The Duncan Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi folks, disaster struck this morning. My sbs Gunmark Sabel's leaf/lever spring broke this morning rendering the gun unsafe and therefore unuseable. Both Gunshops Ive taken it to said that it will cost at least £120 to put right as they can't get the spring to fit and they would have to make one from scratch or modify one and possibly the gun. So before I face scrapping it and starting again, does anyone know where to get hold of spares for these? Its over 30 years old and not an expensive gun, so I know this is a long shot Thanks for any help in advance, Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 What about Chambers gunmakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Talk to Neil http://www.mckilloprifles.com/Mckillop_Rifles/Home.html This is a new website, I was going to give you his number but it's there, tell him Deker recommended him. Not only is he a RFD but he is an engineer of world repute, I have faith in this man, and so to does everyone who uses him, he built the UK FT Champions rifle a couple of years back. And the really good news, he is almost certainly better priced than you local high street RFD! PS. He is in Mortimer, not far from Reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphant59 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Is your gun a sidelock? I know agunsmith who did have a silver sabel with I think a smashed stock. I'll be seeing him on Thursday night so will check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Is your gun a sidelock? I know agunsmith who did have a silver sabel with I think a smashed stock. I'll be seeing him on Thursday night so will check. Mines a standard Sabel - I think it is a sidelock, but I'm a newby with shotguns so this is just an educated guess. If the bits fit then a deal is to be done one way or another I reckon Thanks for all replies guys, I feel a bit more hopeful that there's some salvaging of the situation possible. All the best guys Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I've sent you a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi Duncan Well that was lucky it never went yesterday when we were out enjoying ourselves. If you need a gun to keep you going let me know we can meet up and I will lend you one, (subject to correct paperwork) SxS or O/U your choice just let me know. Cheers bakerboy Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOCKY A391 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 The father in law recently made one for a miroku 3000 , if you get really stuck send a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 its a case of either calling loads of different shops and possibly travelling a fair way or scrapping it and getting yourself a new gun that will last your life time! Id probs go with the second, as now you will probs have 1 problem after another and its gunna cost you $$$. Best of luck with what ever you choose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Thanks Zapp - pm'd too Cheers too Stocky, a sound offer and back-up; at Zapps suggestion, Wabbitbosher has come up with a spot-on solution and can fix it for me locally and at little cost, quickly too. He makes the gunshops I've been too look quite silly to say the least. Terry, what can I say? That's a brilliant offer of help, but thanks to Wabbitbosher, it looks like it'll be fixed and sorted quickly. If there's any delay beyond WB's control, I'd love to accept your kind offer. So thanks again chaps, I'm actually a bit taken aback by the support and help I've found in PW. It's heartwarming All the best, Duncan Edited February 8, 2011 by The Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOCKY A391 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) I'm actually a bit taken aback by the support and help I've found in PW. It's heartwarming Thats what this site is all about! , good luck with the repair. Edited February 8, 2011 by STOCKY A391 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Looks like you got it sorted ok ... Don't worry about your old Sable, they are as tough as old boots and well made, if you look after it , it will look after you..... Ive used old cheap Sable's as walk about/hide/ knockabout guns for over forty years.... they just get on with the job ! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 hope your back on track, its horrible when a gun breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 glad its going well mate! what ever happnds, its all a learning curv with shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Sorted! WB certainly knows his stuff, a proper gent and problem solved quickly and properly. A mine of information Thanks Wabbitbosher 10/10 Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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