SPAS 15 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) Hi, Not sure if this is the correct section to put this topic in but here goes. As anybody used a gunsmith to make unobtainable parts for an old shotgun and if so who would you recommend? Thanks. Edited September 22, 2023 by SPAS 15 edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 John Hopkins of H G Hopkins and Sons (Sandbach) is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAS 15 Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Thank you for that. Will take for when I am ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Malcolm Cruxton when he was at Price Street. A gunmaker as well as a gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Where are you in the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Bk webster.he is in north Yorkshire (tanfield),can make/modify anything. I have also used Hopkins in the past.again very good but I think one of the brothers has retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlegs Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 I've got a 6bore M/L the V spring was missing took the side plate to Elderkins in Spalding Gentleman there took it upstairs few minutes later re-appeared new one fitted £5 My grandfather bought it for a shilling in 1906 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAS 15 Posted September 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 18 hours ago, snow white said: Where are you in the country 18 hours ago, snow white said: Where are you in the country Derbyshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 There’s a good one in Llangollen don’t know if it’s to far for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAS 15 Posted September 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Everywhere seems too far but an email and a photo go a long way and of course can always post the part for a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Have a look at Wisemans in Cannock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 hours ago, SPAS 15 said: Everywhere seems too far but an email and a photo go a long way and of course can always post the part for a quote. Your nearest useful man is Darren Hartshorne at Mid Counties Blacking at Lichfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAS 15 Posted September 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Thank you everybody that posted a recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 22/09/2023 at 19:22, PeterHenry said: John Hopkins of H G Hopkins and Sons (Sandbach) is excellent. If not a touch expensive ! On 23/09/2023 at 15:57, RCB56 said: Have a look at Wisemans in Cannock I would second that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Westley said: If not a touch expensive ! Possibly, but - by way of example - I bought an old English sidelock from a private seller in another part of the country. It was sent via RFD and Hopkins were who were receiving it. It arrived, and very soon it was obvious it was not as described. It was a wreck, barely in proof, and that was not accounting for any of the numerous dents that needed to be raised to make it shootable, etc. In the end I decided to take the seller to court, and Hopkins did a full experts appraisal and arranged for a second expert's opinion in writing from another gun maker, all for free of charge. You might be able to buy a gun cheaper elsewhere, but for quality of work / goods, and looking after their customers, they are hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 11 hours ago, PeterHenry said: You might be able to buy a gun cheaper elsewhere, but for quality of work / goods, and looking after their customers, they are hard to beat. That alone is worth paying a premium for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Centrepin said: That alone is worth paying a premium for. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchstone Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 John Hopkins is a wizard with woodwork. I have no reason to doubt his metalworking would be to the same standard. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 On 22/09/2023 at 19:14, SPAS 15 said: Hi, Not sure if this is the correct section to put this topic in but here goes. As anybody used a gunsmith to make unobtainable parts for an old shotgun and if so who would you recommend? Thanks. Depends on the part .A decent gunsmith can make any part you want but it will all come down to cost which will be based man hours . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 The problem is will be this. It will take as much time, and cost as much money to make a top lever spring for a Purdey, or a Boss as it will a worn out clapped out "dog" non-ejector bought originally from a long ago disappeared pile 'em high and sell 'em cheap ironmonger. So unless you've sentimental value in most cases the cost of the work will far exceed the present day value of the gun. In the early 2000s I had a new set of extractors made for my late father's gun. They cost £350 "in the trade" so if it were not for the sentimental value the work was maybe 50% or greater of the worth of the gun when the new ejectors fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) On 23/09/2023 at 14:58, snow white said: There’s a good one in Llangollen don’t know if it’s to far for you. Who is this please ? Edited September 30, 2023 by morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 I can’t find his details at moment will let you know them when I find them I might need them myself one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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