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Title: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: Hargrave on June 18, 2017, 05:16:54 PM

Howdy,

I was wondering if anyone had a good case hardening person?

I have an Italian repro sharps and I wanted to have the action bone pack hardened. I know about Turnbull and Clasic Firearms ... (They take months and I was hoping for someone in the 2-4 week range.

Anyone know of someone? I would like to send them the whole rifle and have them remove the barrel and wood to get the job done.

I am in Houston if anyone knows someone in Texas.

Thanks,
Jacob

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: kwilliams1876 on June 18, 2017, 05:43:38 PM

look up Lee Shaver....
he has done great color case for me on previous projects.
eeshavergunsmithing.com

same for Alan Springer at http://smbgunrestorations.com/


kw

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: dusty texian on June 18, 2017, 05:48:01 PM

You may want to give Bobby Tyler a call . Tyler Gunworks , he's up in the Panhandle and does good work. Has a FB page also or Google Tyler Gunworks  . You can look at his work. ,,DT

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: Hargrave on June 18, 2017, 07:34:58 PM

Thanks !!  I will give them all a call ...

I also found this shop here in Houston ...
https://lohmangunsmith.com/color-case-hardening/

I will give everyone a call tomorrow.

Jacob

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: Ranch 13 on June 18, 2017, 09:52:18 PM

Signal Mountain in Roundup Montana.

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: kwilliams1876 on June 19, 2017, 07:26:13 AM

ranch 13
i don't think signal mountain is still in business, i live in the immediate area and cant locate a contact number? a few years back i was told they don't do bone and charcoal, but use a chemical/acid to color case?
best
kw

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: Ranch 13 on June 19, 2017, 08:09:48 AM

Believe they are still running an ad in the BPCR news, but I could be wrong. Would be a shame if Signal Mtn. was out of business they did really great work.
The next best alternative would be Wyoming Armory in Cody, but the wait there is probably not going to suit those in a hurry either.

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: Blackpowder Burn on June 19, 2017, 10:51:10 PM

I have an excellent gunsmith in the Magnolia area (just on the NW side of Houston).  The name is John Powers and his company is Powers Metal Works.  Don't let the name mislead you.  He is an excellent gunsmith and works on all of our old stuff as well as can build you a custom rifle.  He does real bone/charcoal case hardening - beautiful work.

You can contact him at  www.powersmetalworks.com

Phone is 281-513-3438

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: Hargrave on June 22, 2017, 10:30:05 PM

I called and talked to John in Magnolia .... I am going to go see him as soon as I get back from my business trip. ... thanks for the info ....

For Blackpowder Burn .... you live around Magnolia? I am in Kingwood

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: Blackpowder Burn on June 23, 2017, 06:38:31 PM

Yep, I live in Magnolia (just off the intersection of FM1488 and FM2978) and shoot at the Thunder River Renegades.  You need to come see us.  We shoot this weekend and next weekend (1st and 4th Saturday of the month).

www.thunderriverrenegades.com

Title: Re: Good Case Hardening shop?
Post by: Hargrave on June 24, 2017, 08:38:34 AM

When's your next practice day? I am over at the "misfits"