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Anyone here have any info on the above gunsmith or using enfield 1917 actions on big bores? | ||
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Jim posts on AR on the "gunsmithing" section, every so often. I have had a P-64 Mod. 70 bolt built by him and other parts from him and met him by driving 3+ hours from Vancouver, BC, to his place at Chehalis, WA. I will flatly state that Jim's quiet, rather self-effacing manner and slow, thoughtful speech tend to somewhat mask a man who is among the VERY FINEST "gun artists" I have ever seen and I suspect that other top makers will concur. Jim is a gentleman and if you can get him to build you a rifle, NOBODY can do it "better" and damm few as well. I wish he would move to BC and build rifles and parts here! | |||
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if he did move, you wouldn't let him hunt there, being a foreigner and all. oh well, i guess he would be allowed to target shoot. Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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gee Brad, you want something bigger than your 505? good luck. i have heard that this gentleman has a great reputation. Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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I own one of the 505 Gibbs rifles Jim built on an Enfield and it is an amazing gun. He is a great guy. Blake | |||
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I have a guy trying to sell me one, just never heard of the guy, is the enfield 1917 a controlled feed action? | |||
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You can contact Jim at his website below but I believe he is out of town for a while visiting family http://www.wisnersinc.com/ I can attest to the quality of the parts he makes | |||
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Yes it is CRF. And Jim Wisner is one of the 20 most well know guys in the trade as near as I can figure. He is a straight shooter and generous to boot. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Jim is one of those odd gentleman gunsmiths that actually has good business sense. If you work with him you will get an outstanding product along with great customer service. Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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not a chance Jerry, actually going the other direction. | |||
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I too have met Jim and he is a first rate guy. It is my understand that he was one of the few enfield specialists, however that he no longer takes on gunsmithing jobs. (he might, that's just what I heard). enfields of course are controlled round feed action. but I don't think they are right for you, you should put this person in touch with me. -D Red | |||
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you should see his bottom metal and magazine box, wing safety, etc for the P-14/17/30S rifles. I have a set on my 550 Gibbs and it is like jewelry in steel... A lucky friend has three Wisner-built P14's. 416 Rigby, 450 Dakota, and 505 Gibbs. Rich | |||
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I feel the same way about the two Mauser bottom metal assemblies I purchased from Jim. It is a shame to hide them in the stock. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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well, lets see some photos of this neat stuff. | |||
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These photos don't show the important stuff. These boxes are the correct width for their cartridges and they are machined to very tight specs. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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I can't see them for some reason? is it the whisky or ?? Red | |||
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No not you whisky. I'm a Merle.    Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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