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Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:10 pm
by Merlin
I have checked out every dealer I can find on the web and can't find a replacement octagonal barrel for my mid 1920s model 39. If anyone knows where such a barrel might be found I would love to find a nice NOS or VG used barrel... If that is not to be - Can someone recommend a gunsmith who does the turnkey barrel liner installation to Marlin rimfire rifles that does a quality job at a reasonable price....?

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 1:46 pm
by glen ring
Dan Zimmerman of DZ arms in Oklahoma City has done liners. He's a great gunsmith and a great guy.

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:03 am
by BrentD
I will second that recommendation. I was shooting with Dan this weekend. The 4-day Mega Match was an awesome event.

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:49 pm
by Merlin
Dan said he would pass on doing liners...... :)

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:50 pm
by BrentD
Bummer, but then he can afford to be picky in his retirement. His Hepburns are selling well anyway.

I had Lee Shaver reline an 1890 Winchester for me. He did a good job.

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:00 pm
by BrentD
I see you are in Texas. Have you heard of the Sommerfields (James and Jimmy I think it is). I know who they are, and their shooting is quite good. They do some gunsmithing. Not sure if the levers would be in their ballpark but they have a good rep.

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 6:02 am
by Hattrix
You might try Ryan Hoover at RH Custom in Fredricksberg TX. Don't know specifically about liners but he has done some great work on my '73s.

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 4:47 pm
by Heavybarrell
Contact Ted Ulmer
Ulmers Gunsmithing
1 (814) 364-9230
He's in Pennsylvania, does liners or rebarrel. He'll do lever gun work nobody else will even look at!

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 2:44 pm
by wildbillcody
Not sure if it is exactly the same but:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/590410.htm#450210

Re: Need a gunsmith for my old 39

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:28 pm
by Merlin
wildbillcody wrote:Not sure if it is exactly the same but:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/590410.htm#450210

If only it was a 24" it would be perfect..... :cry: