David R. Chicoine (SASS alias ~ Will B. Faraway) and David T. Chicoine

Cowboy Shotgun Work

shown above: an original Colt Model 1883 double in 12 gauge

Stagecoach Action Job Details:
Debur internal surfaces of frame everywhere contact is made with moving parts.
Debur, stone to correct contours and polish all internal moving parts to a bright finish to reduce friction and provide a smooth action operation with 3½-4 Lbs trigger pulls.
Polish chambers and lightly chamfer rear of chambers for easy extraction.
Debur, lighten and polish springs.

As of August 2005, the turn-around time for standard work is running about 1-3 months

Gunsmithing Prices

Please note: All prices reflect normal gunsmithing procedures performed on firearms that require no new parts and needing no additional repairs in order to make them functional, safe or to perform as the owner has requested. Ammunition for test firing is not included in these prices. In the course of our troubleshooting examination or during repair, should we discover any problem requiring additional labor, parts or both, we will notify the owner of any costs involved and obtain authorization first before performing said work.

Stagecoach Action Job, most double guns: $135. plus parts

The above job on an 1883 Colt is $185. plus parts

Other work

Shorten barrels, doubles, incl. D&T & install new bead, close gap, brighten muzzles. $75.
Shorten single barrel, includes D&T & install new bead, bright muzzle. $60.
Polish and nitre blue guard, double guns from $50.
Slow rust blue barrel set from $350.

Polish chambers and lightly chamfer rear of chambers for easy extraction $60.

Leather face your recoil pad (if the pad is in good enough condition) $120.

As of August 2005, the turn-around time for standard work is running about 1-3 months

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