Stevens .410 / .22 barrel and receiver refinishing

bksaegert
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Stevens .410 / .22 barrel and receiver refinishing Mar 9, 2013 21:33:03 GMT -5

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Post by bksaegert on Mar 9, 2013 21:33:03 GMT -5

I have several model 24's of the early day in awesome condition as well as a Stevens .410/.22, but I recently acquired another Stevens with metal work in not so good condition. I plan on reconditioning the gun to like new and curious if anyone can recommend someone that does quality work. I am not concerned about value as this will be a wall hanger/hand me down when complete.

Can the barrel be hot blued being that it is brazed (not silver-soldered) or does it need to be rust blued? The receiver will be color forged to achieve original characteristics as well. I am confident in my 'smithing capabilities but don't have any experience or contacts when it comes to completely refinishing metal components. Any comments and/or suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks in advance

cas
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Stevens .410 / .22 barrel and receiver refinishing Mar 10, 2013 15:56:32 GMT -5

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Post by cas on Mar 10, 2013 15:56:32 GMT -5

Well since we're spending your money and not mine, I would send them to www.turnbullrestoration.com and get a museum piece back. Of course the work would cost at least what the gun is worth, if not more, but again, since you're paying and not me...

Last Edit: Mar 10, 2013 15:58:00 GMT -5 by cas

bksaegert
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Stevens .410 / .22 barrel and receiver refinishing Mar 10, 2013 16:50:59 GMT -5

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Post by bksaegert on Mar 10, 2013 16:50:59 GMT -5

It's a toss up between him and another guy in North Carolina (danthegunman.com)

I know the cost for the end product I am wanting will far exceed the gun's actual market value, BUT these guns are special to me and currently only have $75 invested thus far in this one - that is including the purchase of the gun.

savagecombo
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Stevens .410 / .22 barrel and receiver refinishing Mar 10, 2013 17:54:03 GMT -5

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Post by savagecombo on Mar 10, 2013 17:54:03 GMT -5

Turnbull is the last place you would want to send your Savage utility gun. He will not touch that gun for under $1000 to $1500 restored and I might be low. I sent him a Parker VHE 28 gauge two years ago for split stock repair & refinishing and re case hardening of the receiver and got an estimate of $7800. I ended up getting the same work done, without paying for Turnbull's very exaggerated reputation for $1200.

SC

Last Edit: Mar 10, 2013 17:55:33 GMT -5 by savagecombo