James Flynn, Gunmaker, LLC.

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In this photo we see the tang being filed to remove pitting. This also allows the tang to fit better in its mortise where wood was lost from wear and improper refinishing.

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Shown is the Rigby double before restoration. The stock is oil soaked with little finish remaining. The metal is pitted and worn with no colors left.

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This photo shows one of the steps in restoration process of the Rigby. 

This is a pair of Rigby double rifle barrels that were butchered apparently for installation of some type of telescopic mount. We do not like these crimes but they do keep us in business. 

The next photo shows the repair to the round hole at the breeches. The repair to the cut behind rear sight is not shown but it too was corrected. 

Here is the Rigby after restoration. The pitting was filed and polished out and then the metal was re-engraved before re-color hardening. This is the proper way to restore metal. The stock was degreased, refinished, and the checkering was re-cut in the flat top style. Of course, in the process the action must be refitted correctly so the rifle will function smoothly. 

James Flynn, Gunmaker
P.O. Box 7461
Alexandria, LA 71306 USA
Phone: (318) 445-7130
Hours 9am -  12pm & 1pm - 5:30pm weekdays CST

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