obsolete gun parts?

[J]

can anyone recommend some good places to locate obsolete gun parts? I have an old shotgun, my first gun, as a matter of fact and I need to locate some parts for it. this is purely for sentimental reasons, and I didnd have any luck on an Internet search. I tried Numrich and several others with no luck today.

Suggestions, anyone?

[Echo5Charlie]

If it was me I have a couple local gunsmiths I’d check with.

[J]

thanks, haven’t had much luck with them. I have even looked into buying another gun, if possible, for parts, and haven’t had any luck finding another like it.

[Echo5Charlie]

What’s the make and model?

[J]

Springfield model 18, series F, .410 gauge shotgun.

[Echo5Charlie]

Have you tried contacting savage? If they don’t have the parts, maybe they can refer a gunsmith or shop in your area.

[J]

yea, this model was discontinued in the mid 40’s, didn’t have much luck there. I got one guy that’s supposed to call me back next week to see if he has parts I need. I e contacted about 20 different sources so far with no luck.

[Echo5Charlie]

Wow. In a quick Internet search I did see some for sale. Probably newer models. This might become a nice over the mantle piece.

Looks like a nice shotgun. I have a bolt 410 winchester that was grandpas that is very similar, nice gun.

[J]

the only ones I saw for sale so far were old auctions that have already been closed. I need a new bolt for mine, as the extractor clamp is missing on the current bolt I have. as I said earlier, it was my first gun and I want to keep it functional for sentimental reasons. I occaisional take it squirrel or rabbit hunting, it’s a great small game gun.

[Echo5Charlie]

I wonder if a machine shop could fabricate one, if you have the old piece.

[J]

that’s the bad part, I took it out and noticed they were missing. I checked the gun cabinet and all around it but had no luck finding the missing pieces. I will keep calling around and looking. eventually, you do find the needle in the haystack

[J]

FYI – I found the parts I need for my shotgun. The gentleman I spoke with was very professional and to the point, located the parts and verified them for me and the entire call lasted less than 10 minutes. I was very pleased with this guy and and am recommending him to anyone looking for gun parts like I was. His site says he has been in business since 1967; if that’s true, he must be doing something right.

I will provide his site if anyone would like it..

[Echo5Charlie]

That’s so cool. Was looking bleak for your shotgun there for a bit. What’s his site?

[J]

Yea, was beginning to think that way, myself. I was afraid it was going to take me months of searching likme when I had to replace the stock.

The site is:
http://www.dickwilliamsgunshop.com/

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