Cowboy Gun Work
I don't consider myself a professional gunsmith, but I will do some cowboy action gun work where I feel confident. Some of the things I can do for you are:
* prices subject to changes in parts prices Single Action Revolvers
Item
Description
Price
SA1
SA2
Shorting Barrels (Includes reinstalling sight blade; includes touch up cold blue only. Add $20 for shortening ejector and housing if needed) $80
SA3
Installing 1/8" wide front sight, ball mill top strap and widen rear notch
(makes for faster target acquisition)
$80
SA4
Both #3 & #4 above $130
SA5
Cut 40 line per inch serrations on front sight blade for easier sight acquistion $25
SA6
Polish  and chamfer cylinder chambers (for faster reloads) $35
SA7
Installing Power Custom free-spin pawls on Rugers (includes parts) $60
SA8
Installing Power Custom saftey notch hammers on Rugers (includes parts) $190
SA9
Install lighter weight springs in Rugers  (includes parts) $30
SA10
Can also turn new barrels from Shilen Blanks Call for prices.  Call
SA11
Custom over cocking stop for Single Action Rugers (Saves wear and tear)   click here for more info on this item $50

Marlin 1894 Rifles
Item
Descriptoin
Price
MR1
Action Job (polish internal parts. New Marlins are often very "crunchy") $75
MR2
Install one-piece firing pin and lighter hammer spring (Labor only. Subject to availability of parts)
(these two things usually makes a marked improvement)
$30
MR3
Fix the "Marlin Jam." -- (when two rounds try to enter the carrier at once) $50

Stoeger  (and similar models) Double Barrel Shotguns
Item
Description
Price
DB1
Modify saftey so it won't reset when gun in opened $20
DB2
Chamfer barrels for quick reloading $30

For questions about other basic work contact me.
 


Custom Over Cock Stop
When cocking a single action Ruger, the cylinder locks up and the extra force exerted by fast cocking is absorbed by the pawl, cylinder ratchet and lock. The fast and furious nature of cowboy action shooting can really stress these relatively fragile parts. The usual result is faster wear in these parts which results in the revolver "getting out of time."  Brownells sells a competition strut that will prevent this "over cocking stress" that sells for about $92.00.  However, I have invented my own stop that mounts to the grip frame and is completely hiden from the view. It is an adjustable stop that utilizes the existing strut. I have put them on all my Rugers. I can install one on your gun for $50.

  •  Note: I'm not sure how this would work for the New Vaquero, since I haven't had an opportunity to see the insides of one yet.


Email me if you have a special project you want me to consider.

Kingdom Kid 
kingdomkid@leadbucket.com
(AKA Brad Sherman)