gunsmith for restorative work. North Shore area

[headednorth]

Friend of mine i believe was left an older shotgun. Was stored in an attic and developed some corrosion. (I haven't seen it) From what I'm told its a higher end gun worth a good amount of money so he's hesitant to deal with the issue himself. I dont know the extent of the damage but he's looking for someone who's capable of doing restoration work on higher end stuff. Any recommendations for someone between Boston and Southern NH/ME?

 

[grizquad]

Try Sergi, I haven't used him in a few years, but work he did for me was fine. He is not cheap, but talk to him.

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[free]

Yes, x 2 for Sergey!

If he is still around. WWW site looks old and stale (2017)

 

[mac1911]

Friend of mine i believe was left an older shotgun. Was stored in an attic and developed some corrosion. (I haven't seen it) From what I'm told its a higher end gun worth a good amount of money so he's hesitant to deal with the issue himself. I dont know the extent of the damage but he's looking for someone who's capable of doing restoration work on higher end stuff. Any recommendations for someone between Boston and Southern NH/ME?

Its probably worth more as it sits.
I would maybe consider preservation. Vs restoration if value is concern. If they just want a fancy shotgun to keep in the family then so be it.
Really helps to know what shotgun we are talking about

 

[rivet_42]

It's not "corrosion" it's "patina". Seriously. It's likely worth more unrestored.

 

[headednorth]

Its probably worth more as it sits.
I would maybe consider preservation. Vs restoration if value is concern. If they just want a fancy shotgun to keep in the family then so be it.
Really helps to know what shotgun we are talking about

It's not "corrosion" it's "patina". Seriously. It's likely worth more unrestored.

Tbh I haven't seen it so I don't know the extent of the damage. Could be minor surface rust or deep pitting or anywhere in between, idk. Maybe I'm not using the correct term when I say restoration.

 

[A3-HBAR]

I'd start with Bud Barrett at Bud's Gunstocks, in Rye NH. He's done a bunch of excellent stock work/fitting for me in the past. Most importantly, I trust him. You'll have to call since he's a one man show with no online presence that I'm aware of. If you need more that what he can do you might look into Turnbull Restoration.

 

[Dadstoys]

Try Sergi, I haven't used him in a few years, but work he did for me was fine. He is not cheap, but talk to him.

gun restoration|rust bluing|gun maintenance|gunsmithing in Natick

Over 40 years of professional gunsmithing experience, gunsmithing in Natick MA, gunsmithing services, sporting shotgun maintenance, open 7 days a week

rustbluing.com

He does some nice work.

 

[grey]

Another Rust Blue vote. He did extensive work on my Ithaca flues double. Really, for the work he did the price seemed very reasonable

Edited to add - you guys on NES suggested him years ago when I asked about needing work done. No regrets and he's done quite a few other projects for me since