Shooter1966 Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I've just been quoted £379 for turning new firing pins and springs for my old Franchi by a local gun shop,as Franchi do not make the springs or pins for this over and under anymore. Now I just think this is a bit steep this price or is this about the right price for this kind of woks to be carried out. Does anyone know of a gunsmith in the dorset area who does not charge a fortune for this kind of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Greenfields maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 You may have to enquire further afield. There is no reason why you cannot send your gun to a RFD elsewhere in the Country who can do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Shooter1966 said: I've just been quoted £379 for turning new firing pins and springs for my old Franchi by a local gun shop,as Franchi do not make the springs or pins for this over and under anymore. Now I just think this is a bit steep this price or is this about the right price for this kind of woks to be carried out. Does anyone know of a gunsmith in the dorset area who does not charge a fortune for this kind of work. Sounds like he doesn’t want the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Rainback in Dorchester Mike Collins in Bournemouth Sportarm in Dorchester Patrick croft in Yeovil Plenty of gunshops but gun smiths are rare as hens teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Give Dennis a ring at UK gun repairs near taunton he will be as honest as anybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Well I suppose by the time the gun has been packed up and sent to someone who will do the work , his bill paid [£75,00??] packed up and sent back , then a100% markup on the work plus packing and carriage plus VAT and it will be quite high but £397 sounds like some ones having a laugh . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 try uk gun repairs they are very good.go to there web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) Hello, what model franchi O/u ? If it is an old falconet I would not bother, just use the £380 and buy another O/U Edited July 5, 2020 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Aaron wheeler in brighouse west Yorkshire is a very good gun Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 If it's an Alcioni you can still get parts as they are just a rebranded gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 The OP doesn't say how many springs, nor if they are "v" springs or flat springs or if they are coil springs. Nor does he say if the firing pins are a simple rod shape or if they are of a more complex shape pehaps with a taper or a slot or whatever else. Without this basic information it is hard to give a fair reply as go if his gunshop is giving him a fair quote or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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