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Looking for an East Coast craftsman who can slightly and professionally alter an antique rifle case.
Any suggestions?
From what I can tell, the last time people posted here about old rifle case repair, was in 2007. Most of the people in that resulting list, on this east side of the big rivers, are no longer in business, or are now cycling out of business. For example, Mike Messina in NY appears to have become aged and moved in with his son. Just a guess, from what I can find online. Either way, his old phone number is disconnected.
Kevin McCormack in VA did not return a voice message, and I am reluctant to badger him.
Yes, I know about Marvin Huey and Kade Gile - top notch, no question. But they are far away from me, and they are not coming East any time soon.
What I am really uncomfortable doing is shipping my prize rifle to a case guy, along with the case. I don't mind driving a bit, but the shipping thing feels too risky.
Any leads or suggestions are mighty appreciated. Thanks!
PA

Would you feel comfortable with the case builder that Purdey sent a new double rifle to for him to make the case?

He is 3 states south of u. He might consider doing the work for u.

Your best and surest bet is to email him.

kbm7013@gmail.com

SRH

George Pittelko re-furbished a vintage English case for my Dickson. He added some pieces in the case to help secure the gun.
I have seen some of his other work and he does excellent work. He is also a true gentleman and enjoyable to talk to.
Lives in Rock Hill, S.C..

I spoke with Kevin McCormick about doing some work for me last weekend at the Baltimore Antique Arms Show. He is certainly still active. He may have been busy with the show and missed your message.

Wow, thank you, guys, for these good leads!
I was at the Baltimore Show on Sunday, looking for people who can do case work. Out of the many vendors I approached, one person, Jim McPhail, could think of a name. Jim directed me to John Bugden in KY, and Marvin Huey, of course. Both these craftsmen are in the same mid-West region, far from own area.
If only I had crossed paths with Kevin there at the show...I even had the case with me. He is the most convenient to my location, not only proximal but close to a location I visit frequently.
I will call Kevin again and see if we can connect. If not, then I will try one of the others. The rifle that goes in the subject case is a .577 destined for hog hunting in the South, and so on our drive southward, we can always deviate a bit to drop off the case, need be.
Thanks again, men
PA

Thank you, Stan. Is this Kevin McCormack?

Yes, that is Kevin's email addy. He has always been very expedient in returning emails with me.

SRH

Thank you, Stan!

Kevin restored an HJ Hussey case for me. I didn't want it looking new (the gun is 113-years old) so he used old felt that matched the original that he removed from another case. Could not be happier wit the results. Price was very reasonable.