Who does work on lever actions?

[daddyusmaximus]

Looking for suggestions on who does lever action work. I got a Rossi Lever action .44 mag I want to get fixed/customized. It has a 24" octagon barrel and a full length magazine that holds 12 rounds. First problem was it's new, not right and I didn't notice when I got it. The front sight is way loose in the dovetail, and the first time I shot it, the magazine tube started to creep forward. I was thinking of making it a carbine with a 16/18" barrel and shortening the magazine to right at the end of the fore end. (maybe 6 rounds) I have a mare's leg I want it to match, and a carbine with an octagon barrel just sounds kinda interesting. I know there are specialists, but I was looking for someone in state.

Concept... no, I don't do photoshop...

 

[red_zr24x4]

I don't know where "in a house" Indiana is to offer suggestions.
Come on people is it that big of deal put a location in your profile so it at least shows up under your name in posts?

 

[halfmileharry]

My nephew bought one of those with the exact same problems. It went back twice under warranty.
Make sure whoever fixes it is familiar with that model. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

I don't know where "in a house" Indiana is to offer suggestions.
Come on people is it that big of deal put a location in your profile so it at least shows up under your name in posts?

"In a house" is, in this case Remington. Small town up north of Lafayette. It don't have to be in my area. I go to Indy, Columbus, Merrilville... North is better, but not required.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Call this guy and see what he can do, he' about a half hr south of South Bend-
John Strang 574-250-9509 tactical component
6680 sr331 south. Bremen IN 46506

 

[partyboy6686]

Might see if INGO member AllenM can help you out. He has a Rossi Ranch Hand that he just did some action work on and changed out the front sight.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Thanks for the leads so far... keep 'em coming.

 

[flnt38]

Superior Firearms LLC Louisville Ky. 502-365-2244

 

[dcolip]

You might try Highsmith in Greenfield.

 

[WebSnyper]

Might see if INGO member AllenM can help you out. He has a Rossi Ranch Hand that he just did some action work on and changed out the front sight.

A second for AllenM. PM him, he'll tell you whether he can take care of it. Allen's work is really spectacular.

 

[1988-4551]

Thirds for AllenM really pleased with his work

 

[Dentoro]

I had Highsmith in greenfield clean up an old winchester 73 for me. I was pleased with his work.

 

[Squirt239]

Havlin's Firearms just south of you in the Lebanon/Brownsburg area

 

[lon]

Call this guy and see what he can do, he' about a half hr south of South Bend-
John Strang 574-250-9509 tactical component
6680 sr331 south. Bremen IN 46506

Good Guy.

 

[Grizhicks]

if you can't find someone local, might try a Google search for 'cowboy action gunsmiths'. There are guys out there that do nothing but lever actions. -- Greg/Grizhicks

 

[Denny L]

Grizzly Custom in Montana does al la carte work

 

[daddyusmaximus]

AllenM was the guy. Got the gun back today. Very nice work. Started as a 24" barrel. Cut down to 18" and added a fiber optic front sight.



Thank you sir.

 

[Slow Hand]

I handled that short rifle a couple of days ago It is a slick little gun now! I've owned probably a half dozen Rossi's and that one feels very good!!

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Get your paws off my bullet launcher!

 

[Slow Hand]

Get your paws off my bullet launcher!

Ha! I was gentle; I promise!!