Gentlemen:

I'm looking for a gunsmith who can expertly rust-blue a double...and I'd like someone working within a few hours of Manhattan.

(I want to personally drop off and pick up my gun, instead of shipping it.)

The short list is down to these names:

Abe Chaber (Connecticut)
Dan Morgan (Vermont)
Turnbull (New York)
Dewey Vicknair (Pennsylvania)

Should be a generalist who does a consistently good rust blue and who can add a pad and fabricate parts, if necessary.

Please post any positive experiences with the names above (or any others you suggest)...and if you've had a bad experience, just send me a PM.

And yes, I'm well aware of Griffin & Howe...but I'm looking for someone who works under their own shingle.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks,

JP