lightman
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Most of the old time Gunsmiths that I knew have retired and sadly most have passed away. I just don't think there is enough money in the trade to attract new people.
There used to be several guys around here that worked for Remington and did gunsmithing out of a home shop. Most of them have retired and it seems like the newer generation isn't interested in working during their off time.
I have a shooting buddy that is a machinist that does barrel work but he has a full time job and is hard to get. I just found an older guy that probably qualifies as an old time Gunsmith. He is 30 miles away from me. Walking into his shop reminds me of the gunshots that I knew as a kid. The smell of oil and leather and stuff piled up on tables and countertops!
There used to be several guys around here that worked for Remington and did gunsmithing out of a home shop. Most of them have retired and it seems like the newer generation isn't interested in working during their off time.
I have a shooting buddy that is a machinist that does barrel work but he has a full time job and is hard to get. I just found an older guy that probably qualifies as an old time Gunsmith. He is 30 miles away from me. Walking into his shop reminds me of the gunshots that I knew as a kid. The smell of oil and leather and stuff piled up on tables and countertops!