'Smithing as a business - Page 2

hockeysew · September 25, 2008, 11:13 AM

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Sorry, but that to me is like buying underwear at the flea market/garage sale and then trying to sue cause you developed a case of crabs.

People need to keep the finger off the lawyer button.

BS.

Amen LR!

The owners wife took all culpability when she tried to fire on a round that did not chamber completley. The minute that he said she used the forward assist I knew what happened.
I am guessing either a case that didnt get sized properly or a shallow primer.
No marks on the case that would indicate debris in the chamber.

Daddy'sGirl · September 30, 2008, 12:03 PM

I agree with the guy in the post it is hard to find parts. Could any of you possibly help me? I have been looking for what seems to be an out of production part. My father has an older model Winchester 52B that we have been trying to find a replacement trigger for. No luck

so far. He has challenged me.

. He said if I could find the part that he would leave this old relic to me in his will... Can anyone give me any information or leads on where to find one or a gun smith that would be able to build one from scratch? I really want this antique once he has finished with it!

Harry Bonar · October 1, 2008, 02:05 PM

Sir;
I'm very sorry to say this, but most "gunsmiths" die poor!
Harry B.

Daddy'sGirl · October 1, 2008, 02:41 PM

Thank you for the information website. I emailed them to see if they have this part or can get it as I did not locate it on their website. Again thank you so much for the information.

Slopemeno · October 1, 2008, 02:46 PM

Truth..The guy who brought me into the business died at 40 with no health insurance, bankrupt. He actually had a pretty good run for a while. I felt like a heel for quitting that job but I had about $125.00 to my name when I did.

Gunsmithing is an incredibly hard business to run as a business, not a hobby.
I think the next decade will see gunsmithing shrink into small enclaves of specialists, and prices begin to climb accordingly. It's sad, because there have been some incredible specialties and eras that the general public will probably never even know about, much less appreciate the incredible craftsmanship that went into the work.

Tom-C · October 1, 2008, 05:03 PM

Daddys girl

If Neal Johnson can't help, try:
Karl Kenyon
Gunsmith
Box 151236
Ely, NV 89301
775-289-2784

The world's absolute wiz on 52 triggers. He does a $135 overhaul that makes it the equal of any.

TINCUP AL · October 1, 2008, 05:21 PM

I would check out Trinidad State College for their gunsmithing program. I graduated from there many years ago, and it was a good program. You also get a lot of machining experience in their program. By the way, where in Colorado are you located ?

dchi · October 4, 2008, 06:08 AM

PM sent.

September 30, 2008, 12:03 PM	#27
Daddy'sGirl Junior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Posts: 5	winchester 52B I agree with the guy in the post it is hard to find parts. Could any of you possibly help me? I have been looking for what seems to be an out of production part. My father has an older model Winchester 52B that we have been trying to find a replacement trigger for. No luck so far. He has challenged me. . He said if I could find the part that he would leave this old relic to me in his will... Can anyone give me any information or leads on where to find one or a gun smith that would be able to build one from scratch? I really want this antique once he has finished with it!

October 1, 2008, 02:05 PM	#28
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	gunsmithing Sir; I'm very sorry to say this, but most "gunsmiths" die poor! Harry B.

October 1, 2008, 02:41 PM	#29
Daddy'sGirl Junior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Posts: 5	thanks Longrifle Thank you for the information website. I emailed them to see if they have this part or can get it as I did not locate it on their website. Again thank you so much for the information.

October 1, 2008, 05:03 PM	#31
Tom-C Member Join Date: July 25, 2008 Posts: 45	Model 52 trigger Daddys girl If Neal Johnson can't help, try: Karl Kenyon Gunsmith Box 151236 Ely, NV 89301 775-289-2784 The world's absolute wiz on 52 triggers. He does a $135 overhaul that makes it the equal of any.

October 1, 2008, 02:46 PM	#30
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	Truth..The guy who brought me into the business died at 40 with no health insurance, bankrupt. He actually had a pretty good run for a while. I felt like a heel for quitting that job but I had about $125.00 to my name when I did. Gunsmithing is an incredibly hard business to run as a business, not a hobby. I think the next decade will see gunsmithing shrink into small enclaves of specialists, and prices begin to climb accordingly. It's sad, because there have been some incredible specialties and eras that the general public will probably never even know about, much less appreciate the incredible craftsmanship that went into the work.

October 1, 2008, 05:21 PM	#32
TINCUP AL Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 109	I would check out Trinidad State College for their gunsmithing program. I graduated from there many years ago, and it was a good program. You also get a lot of machining experience in their program. By the way, where in Colorado are you located ?

October 4, 2008, 06:08 AM	#33
dchi Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2007 Posts: 170	PM sent.