Comments on: More “gun guy” questions http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/ The most Comprehensive Collection of American Firearms in the World Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:07:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: codyfirearmsmuseumblog http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-93 codyfirearmsmuseumblog Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:29:43 +0000 http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-93 Jim, Here is a response from the CFM Curatorial Assistant, Warren Newman... "The best way to locate a gunsmith capable of working on a Winchester Model 1873 is to talk with collectors, shooters, and dealers in your area and ask for the identity of the best gunsmith around. When you have the enthusiastic recommendation from three or four of them on the same one, use him. You can locate the above informants through gun stores, shooting organizations, ranges,and, if necessary, through the Winchester Arms Collectors Association Web Page. Double benefit: shared information with local gun guys and the location of a gunsmith they have used and found to be excellent." Jim,

Here is a response from the CFM Curatorial Assistant, Warren Newman…

“The best way to locate a gunsmith capable of working on a Winchester Model 1873 is to talk with collectors, shooters, and dealers in your area and ask for the identity of the best gunsmith around. When you have the enthusiastic recommendation from three or four of them on the same one, use him. You can locate the above informants through gun stores, shooting organizations, ranges,and, if necessary, through the Winchester Arms Collectors Association Web Page. Double benefit: shared information with local gun guys and the location of a gunsmith they have used and found to be excellent.”

]]> By: Jim http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-85 Jim Fri, 08 May 2009 02:23:27 +0000 http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-85 Need a good Reputable Winchester Gunsmith that can work on a Winchester Model 1873 .22Cal. It's the old Lady's so I need to get this one right Need a good Reputable Winchester Gunsmith that can work on a Winchester Model 1873 .22Cal. It’s the old Lady’s so I need to get this one right

]]> By: codyfirearmsmuseumblog http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-71 codyfirearmsmuseumblog Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:46:42 +0000 http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-71 William - Unfortunately, the order number is a dead end. Winchester maintained the order books separately. If we held an order book, we could associate some of these orders with individuals or destinations, but until then, we are stuck. The number of shipments back and forth lend some credence to Topperwein being associated with this gun. Cheers, Dave William –

Unfortunately, the order number is a dead end. Winchester maintained the order books separately. If we held an order book, we could associate some of these orders with individuals or destinations, but until then, we are stuck.

The number of shipments back and forth lend some credence to Topperwein being associated with this gun.

Cheers,
Dave

]]> By: William Leatherwood http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-70 William Leatherwood Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:11:23 +0000 http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-70 Thanks for the info.about 03 Auto 22. What info. is available with Winchester order numbers? I have order number for a 03 dated Nov. 21,1903. Gun was sent back to factory seven times between 1904-1910 for repair. Could be a Topper 03 ???????WWL Thanks for the info.about 03 Auto 22. What info. is available with Winchester order numbers? I have order number for a 03 dated Nov. 21,1903. Gun was sent back to factory seven times between 1904-1910 for repair. Could be a Topper 03 ???????WWL

]]> By: codyfirearmsmuseumblog http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-68 codyfirearmsmuseumblog Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:12:03 +0000 http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-68 William - Although we have several "Plinky" Topperwein guns here in Cody, we do not have the Ad Topperwein guns. They do show up occasionally in the various national auctions. I will have to check with a coworker regarding the "soft" firing pins you mention. William –

Although we have several “Plinky” Topperwein guns here in Cody, we do not have the Ad Topperwein guns. They do show up occasionally in the various national auctions. I will have to check with a coworker regarding the “soft” firing pins you mention.

]]> By: William Leatherwood http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-67 William Leatherwood Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:33:39 +0000 http://codyfirearmsmuseumblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/more-gun-guy-questions/#comment-67 I am looking for any info. on Ad Topperwein and guns that he used while touring for Winchester,and the 1903 22 Auto that he may have been issued with the "Soft" firing pins. Thanks.WWL I am looking for any info. on Ad Topperwein and guns that he used while touring for Winchester,and the 1903 22 Auto that he may have been issued with the “Soft” firing pins. Thanks.WWL

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