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Any experience with Del Whitman? #91048 04/10/08 08:25 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 722 Michigan Philbert OP Sidelock
OP Philbert Sidelock Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 722 Michigan	I need to have some work done on a WW I vintage sxs (put back on face) and was considering Del Whitman. Anyone have any experience with him? Phil

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? Philbert #91050 04/10/08 08:40 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 629 Likes: 1 Wisconsin Glenn Fewless Sidelock
Glenn Fewless Sidelock Joined: May 2006 Posts: 629 Likes: 1 Wisconsin	I met Mr. Whitman last year at a side by side shoot where he had a table across the aisle from the Guild table, and was quite impressed with his work. We had dinner with Del and Chris(and their dog, but I forget her name)and I liked them all. I would not hesitate to send him work. Glenn There is no sacrifice too great for someone else to make.

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? Glenn Fewless #91052 04/10/08 09:01 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 517 mid-america GJZ Sidelock
GJZ Sidelock Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 517 mid-america	He does very good work, does not mess around and tells you where he is on your gun. He re-jointed a Grant sidelever for me followed by a leather-covered pad. The guy is good.

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? GJZ #91057 04/10/08 10:07 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 430 Bigfork Montana Barry Lee Hands Member
Barry Lee Hands Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 430 Bigfork Montana	Del is a good mechanic and can do whatever he says he can. I have worked on a number of guns he has put together and they were all well done. All the best, Barry Lee Hands http://www.barryleehands.com

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? Barry Lee Hands #91063 04/10/08 11:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 324 Likes: 5 MI Tim Wolf Sidelock
Tim Wolf Sidelock Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 324 Likes: 5 MI	Have had Del work on several guns and have two at his shop right now. Always have been happy with his work. Had him do trigger work on 3 SxSs, one after another well known smith couldn't get it right. Del got it right first try. Here is his web site. http://dcwhitmangunsmithing.com/photos.html Zap is his dogs name. Dustin says, "Today is a gift, Have Fun."

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? Tim Wolf #91064 04/10/08 11:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 977 sunset side up Steve Meyer Sidelock
Steve Meyer Sidelock Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 977 sunset side up	Another big thumbs up for Del - he's done some fine work for me on an early Grant hammer gun and a superb rejointing of an unusual Webley.

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? Steve Meyer #91065 04/11/08 12:56 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 430 Bigfork Montana Barry Lee Hands Member
Barry Lee Hands Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 430 Bigfork Montana	I might add, he really is full service, even does his own engraving when required. All the best, Barry Lee Hands http://www.barryleehands.com

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? Barry Lee Hands #91068 04/11/08 06:17 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 722 Michigan Philbert OP Sidelock
OP Philbert Sidelock Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 722 Michigan	Thank you all for your responses. I guess I'll be visiting Del's shop on my first trip "up north" this Spring. Phil

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? Philbert #91082 04/11/08 10:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,160 Likes: 3 Montana Sidelock
Montana Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,160 Likes: 3	Del is great. (You should not use him in case I need him.)

Re: Any experience with Del Whitman? Montana #91099 04/11/08 11:50 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 629 Likes: 1 NW Sliver Sidelock
Sliver Sidelock Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 629 Likes: 1 NW	Boy, he looks awfully young, are you sure?

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