Can anyone recommend a decent shotgun tech?

[Flammenwerfer]

I recently acquired a pretty nice but older 12 gauge SxS from my uncle. He's had it forever and decided since he doesn't have a son it should go to me. Long story short....it hasn't been fully operational in a while. One side will fire, one won't. It's a older Stevens/savage, normally I really wouldn't worry about it, but considering the wood and metal are all in solid shape and it's a family gun I thought I'd get her some proper TLC.

Basically I'm looking for someone near Gainesville that is reasonable with their prices to take a look at it and possibly fix it.

 

[Hayata]

Not what you are looking for but if all else fails...there are some great folks down here and I'm sure they would have a 'smith they could recommend.

http://www.atlantaskeetshooting.com/

Good luck!

 

[jcountry]

*Caution*

If the barrel looks like this, don't shoot modern ammo in it!



This is called a "Damascus Twist," and is not safe to shoot modern ammo. They are fine with old black powder loads that they were made for, but not standard ammo of today.

I just like to point this out whenever possible. Lots of people don't know about this, and can end up blowing up a good gun.

 

[Bear44]

Call David's Gun Room. I think the owner is a big shotgun guy. If he can't work on it, he'll probably know who can.

 

[Flammenwerfer]

*Caution*

If the barrel looks like this, don't shoot modern ammo in it!

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This is called a "Damascus Twist," and is not safe to shoot modern ammo. They are fine with old black powder loads that they were made for, but not standard ammo of today.

I just like to point this out whenever possible. Lots of people don't know about this, and can end up blowing up a good gun.

No worries, this one is a 1960's production with a regular barrel. Thanks for the heads up though, that's good info to have.

 

[Appalachian Guns]

I recently acquired a pretty nice but older 12 gauge SxS from my uncle. He's had it forever and decided since he doesn't have a son it should go to me. Long story short....it hasn't been fully operational in a while. One side will fire, one won't. It's a older Stevens/savage, normally I really wouldn't worry about it, but considering the wood and metal are all in solid shape and it's a family gun I thought I'd get her some proper TLC.

Basically I'm looking for someone near Gainesville that is reasonable with their prices to take a look at it and possibly fix it.

Appalachian Gun Works LLC
Morganton Ga.
7069700151

 

[Springfield 1911]

Appalachian Gun Works LLC
Morganton Ga.
7069700151

Shannon does good work. He has repaired several of my guns.

 

[sniperxx]

I am familiar with SXS operations. I will P.M. you with info.