Need reputable WV gunsmith

jgollehon · 01-03-2010, 02:24 PM

I am new to this forum. I am searching for a reputable gunsmith in West Virginia that is knowlegable about Lugers. I would like my pistol cleaned and appraised by a professional.

Edward Tinker · 01-03-2010, 02:34 PM

There are some I am sure, however I think most knowledgeable collectors know more about lugers than most gunsmiths ( a few aside).

Cleaning is easy

appraisel by a gun smith is not what you need, you need someone who knows lugers and not someone who can look up a model in the blue book or the other book that has values that may or may not be accurate.

I suggest you post 5-10 pictures here on the forum and get a quick estimate first, top of the gun, both sides, close areas of front frame, or other markings.

ed

George Anderson · 01-03-2010, 04:11 PM

Where are you in WV?

CAP Black · 01-03-2010, 09:00 PM

I have used Dave Donnelly in Fairmont. He made some delicate repairs to my 1900AE. He is very good from what I hear. My friends use him for all types of gun repairs. Also, he has worked on my hunting rifles, for recoil pads, etc.

Jack

apis mellifera · 01-03-2010, 09:08 PM

I've heard good things about Joe Hayes in Lewisburg. I am in the Charleston area and can show you how to disassemble and clean your gun.

snipershot1944 · 01-04-2010, 07:02 AM

I'm in Winchester Va, just across the "border" from Martinsburg, Charlestown, etc. If you need help disassembling, drop me a line.

snipershot1944@yahoo.com

01-03-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
jgollehon New User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need reputable WV gunsmith I am new to this forum. I am searching for a reputable gunsmith in West Virginia that is knowlegable about Lugers. I would like my pistol cleaned and appraised by a professional.

01-03-2010, 02:34 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	There are some I am sure, however I think most knowledgeable collectors know more about lugers than most gunsmiths ( a few aside). Cleaning is easy appraisel by a gun smith is not what you need, you need someone who knows lugers and not someone who can look up a model in the blue book or the other book that has values that may or may not be accurate. I suggest you post 5-10 pictures here on the forum and get a quick estimate first, top of the gun, both sides, close areas of front frame, or other markings. ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-03-2010, 09:00 PM	#4
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	gunsmith in WV I have used Dave Donnelly in Fairmont. He made some delicate repairs to my 1900AE. He is very good from what I hear. My friends use him for all types of gun repairs. Also, he has worked on my hunting rifles, for recoil pads, etc. Jack

01-03-2010, 04:11 PM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Where are you in WV?

01-03-2010, 09:08 PM	#5
apis mellifera User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV Posts: 149 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	I've heard good things about Joe Hayes in Lewisburg. I am in the Charleston area and can show you how to disassemble and clean your gun.

01-04-2010, 07:02 AM	#6
snipershot1944 User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, part of the occupied Confederacy Posts: 300 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	I'm in Winchester Va, just across the "border" from Martinsburg, Charlestown, etc. If you need help disassembling, drop me a line. snipershot1944@yahoo.com