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I was on the Circle Fly website today - it's where I get most of my wads/cards for Muzzleloading shotguns - and I noticed a tab I never noticed before: Damascus
Long story short, about a dozen photos of gorgeous presumably refinished Brown and Black&White barrels came up. I never knew they offered this service.
Has anyone here had experience with them refinishing your barrels?
Last edited by Krakow Kid; 09/06/12 04:17 PM.
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Craig does excellent work. You'll not be dissapointed with either his browning or black and white. He does a very nice job the whole way through (polishing, prep, etc.) And to top it all off, he's a heck of a nice guy.
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He is at the top of my list. The two barrels he has done for me are spectacular.
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To confirm his 'Browning' skills, this is a Charles Lancaster refinished by Craig with mismatched patterns
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I'm on his waiting list for my 10 ga. Daly's 3-iron Hufnagel barrels' re-do in black and white. JR
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No reflection on Craig's work intended, but given your location, I'd consider Dan Morgan, in Woodstock Vt, seriously. He's a fine gunsmith, does a lot of doubles restoration, notably browning, and is both fair and very personable to work with and to shoot with.
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Craig's work is excellent! He has meticously refinished three of my damascus barrels and has one on the way.
Good product, great person to deal with.
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Upon Dustin's recommendation, I had Craig refinish a pair of Greener Damascus barrels for me. I am very pleased with the results and would use him again and recommend his work to others.
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A strong show of support indeed, and from some names I've really learned from and respected throughout the years here.
Lorne - Distance isn't a problem for quality in my book, but I'm quite willing to take you up on your suggestion as well. I mean, I could probably drive there instead of shipping and save on the postage, insurance and worry. Could you please send me a PM with his contact info?
Many Thanks to all - Marc
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