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Shamr0ck · Aug 6, 2011

Hello all -

just wanted to drop a quick note to say hello. I've been shooting since I was 12, but have taken a 17 year absence due to a very busy family/work schedule and recently reclaimed my collection from my father's safe. I am looking forward to shooting again but first need some work done on a couple of my firearms.

I live in Central MD and am in need of a Gunsmith for work on an auto pistol and a rifle. Last person I dealt with is no longer available.

I've briefly reviewed the Industry Partners section of the site and find several kudos messages for some folks but am looking for someone who specializes in restoration work. I live in Frederick County, and am frequently all over the VA, MD, DC area (although rarely on the Eastern Shore) so while closer is better - I can certainly drive wherever needed.

Any one have first-hand experience with a restoration project and a gunsmith you'd happily frequent again?

Thanks in advance.

K31 · Aug 6, 2011

Greetings.

Restoration of what?

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Aug 6, 2011

Shamr0ck said:
Hello all -

just wanted to drop a quick note to say hello. I've been shooting since I was 12, but have taken a 17 year absence due to a very busy family/work schedule and recently reclaimed my collection from my father's safe. I am looking forward to shooting again but first need some work done on a couple of my firearms.

I live in Central MD and am in need of a Gunsmith for work on an auto pistol and a rifle. Last person I dealt with is no longer available.

I've briefly reviewed the Industry Partners section of the site and find several kudos messages for some folks but am looking for someone who specializes in restoration work. I live in Frederick County, and am frequently all over the VA, MD, DC area (although rarely on the Eastern Shore) so while closer is better - I can certainly drive wherever needed.

Any one have first-hand experience with a restoration project and a gunsmith you'd happily frequent again?

Thanks in advance.

Welcome! Those damn kids make us do the damndest things, don't they? Welcome back!! I'm in pretty much your same boat but started shooting close to a year ago again....

"Auto Pistol" as in Mateba? Funny- I was just reading about those just 5 minutes ago!!!

Welcome

Shamr0ck · Aug 6, 2011

sorry - bit too vague as I've only 1 cup of coffee in the system...

i just got a Colt Auto .380 which belonged to my grandfather when he was a reporter in Indianapolis. It needs a substantial amount of work (rust removed, possibly refinished). No where near the condition it should be but given the sentimental value, I'd like to see what it would take to 'bring it back'...

GNLaFrance · Aug 6, 2011

Céad mile fáilte. The two gunsmiths I've dealt with recently have both impressed the heck out of me and I recommend them highly. They are "Dr. Bob" at FreeState Gun Range, 410-335-5100, and the other is John Carduner, whom you can contact through FreeState also. I think they both pop in here from time to time as well.

ADD: I just read your reply above - some might tell you to not refinish the Colt as it will reduce its value to a collector. I say screw its value to a collector, it's your grandfather's gun and its value to you is priceless. Get it refinished by a pro, and put up pics here, we wanna see, we wanna see!

Bikebreath · Aug 6, 2011

Hello and welcome.

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Aug 6, 2011

Shamr0ck said:
sorry - bit too vague as I've only 1 cup of coffee in the system...

i just got a Colt Auto .380 which belonged to my grandfather when he was a reporter in Indianapolis. It needs a substantial amount of work (rust removed, possibly refinished). No where near the condition it should be but given the sentimental value, I'd like to see what it would take to 'bring it back'...

Just think where our fight for the 2A would be if more reporters carried guns today... ahhhh-- the good old days....

Shamr0ck · Aug 6, 2011

he carried one and kept another in the desk drawer of his office at the weekly town newspaper he owned. Family lore has one of the pistols being given to him by the Indy PD who had taken it off of someone who had been arrested..

Now, Grandpa was prone to spin quite a yarn and there's no way to validate the story - but it is a good one.

boothdoc · Aug 6, 2011

Welcome

Shamr0ck · Aug 6, 2011

I've done some more searching and see a lot of strong positive comments for Mr. Brown (in Westminster) Does he also work on pistols? Most of the comments seem to be rifle related...

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Robert · Aug 7, 2011

Hoooooowdy and welcome to MDS

mcbruzdzinski · Aug 7, 2011

Welcome to the forum!

mcbruzdzinski · Aug 7, 2011

GNLaFrance said:
Céad mile fáilte. The two gunsmiths I've dealt with recently have both impressed the heck out of me and I recommend them highly. They are "Dr. Bob" at FreeState Gun Range, 410-335-5100, and the other is John Carduner, whom you can contact through FreeState also. I think they both pop in here from time to time as well.

ADD: I just read your reply above - some might tell you to not refinish the Colt as it will reduce its value to a collector. I say screw its value to a collector, it's your grandfather's gun and its value to you is priceless. Get it refinished by a pro, and put up pics here, we wanna see, we wanna see!

Dr. Bob at FreeState does wonders with restorations of pistols.

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Aug 7, 2011

mcbruzdzinski said:
Dr. Bob at FreeState does wonders with restorations of pistols.

Does Dr. Bob have a last name? I used t know someone that went by Dr. Bob about 15 years ago-- wondering if it's the same guy??

GNLaFrance · Aug 7, 2011

Mason-Dixon Baseball said:
Does Dr. Bob have a last name? I used t know someone that went by Dr. Bob about 15 years ago-- wondering if it's the same guy??

FreeState Gun Range (410) 335-5100, ask for "Dr. Bob".

MBW · Aug 7, 2011

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