Very much appreciated Russ. I am enjoying your 20 ga Buck and Ball gun I bought from you dialed in by your friend Owens. David Powell, from Guns International, loved the gun. I woudn't sell it to him, I love it. Steve -------------------------------------- Thanks Russ, would love too, but alas my health is just not up to it, by the way that's sako is a tac driver, after I cleaned it and custom loads in it, and put a good scope on it, I decided to give it to my son. Thanks again, for letting me see your beautiful home. Good luck, and if things change I'll will get in touch with you, as well as tell a friend or two. John --------------------------------------- Just wanted to shout a big thanks to you. Hope 2013 will be good. JJ ---------------------------------------- The rifle arrived in perfect condition and looks fantastic. No real long range shooting or thorough comparison of loads, but, a quick check at 25 yards, off hand, shows promising results with all ammunition tested. This includes the regulated load as well as popular lead free bullets. Now I just need to find a proper 20 gauge, shot and ball gun. If you run across one with 24 inch, or shorter barrels, please let me know. Thanks. ML ---------------------------------------- Hi Russ, I received the Merkel yesterday, and it was as advertised. A great job of packing, and what a piece of craftsmanship! Hope we can do some business again. Best, Mike --------------------------------------- Thanks Russ! The rifle really does look like a beast. I appreciate seeing the photo's of your work. You do very good work indeed. Can't wait to get it and try it out. The biggest gun I have ever shot is a 50 BMG. I also had a 375. Should be lots of fun. Thanks again. I really do appreciate all the work you are doing for me. Sincerely, Ronald ---------------------------------------- >> Russ, >> >> This note is past due, do please forgive the tardiness. >> >> I just want to tell you how well the 416 shoots and handles. It >> really likes 400 gr Swifts and RL 15. >> >> Thanks for providing such a great package. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Steve --------------------------------------- I now have one and can give you my thoughts - Mine is the 20ga version. At this price point I was not envisioning such a nicely finished gun. The wood to medal fit is outstanding as is the figure of the wood. The case-coloring is absolutely beautiful and the engraving is very tastefully done. I have several Merkels, higher end Beretta's and some others that are easily 2-3 times the price of this one - I can say that the fit and finish of this little shot & Ball is equal to, or better, than any of them. This weekend I took the gun out Pheasant hunting and the balance was perfect and it was a joy to carry. I'm not quite sure how they do it, but this thing shoots slugs, shot and 00-buck-shot to the sights - In other words: at 40-45 ft both shot patterns shot to the sights; at a little farther back, both barrels fired 00buck-shot to the sights and at 65 yards, both barrels fired slugs into a 4.5 inch group, 3 inches high - I shot three groups with the slugs - Honestly, I was a little dumbfounded. JDA --------------------------------------- We had one of these guns at my annual "Elephant Hunt" this last August. Was extremely pleasant to shoot and very accurate. As JDA-CO states, I was amazed at the overall quality of this gun (the photos in this thread do not do it any kind of justice!). So much so that I was seriously looking at one for myself (other financial disasters precluded my purchasing one - otherwise, I would own one for myself). MHO is that you can spend more $ for just a 20 bore shotgun and not have something as nice, let alone a gun that will shoot slugs the way this thing will. Ellis --------------------------------------- Russ, Just today I received the 458 Lott you built for me. Wow! Much nicer then I ever expected! I love the grippy feel of the stock. Actually it is the nicest stock I have ever laid my hands on. I picked it up for the first time and can't believe it weighs 9lbs, feels much lighter. Going to have to get used to the Mauser action. Find it a bit stiff, but once I get used to it I am sure it will be just fine. Absolutely love the sights you put on for me! I originally thought about putting a camo paint job on it, but I really like the stainless look now that I see it. Thank you so much for such a quality job that you did for me! I absolutely love the gun! Thanks again so much for all your hard work and dedication to detail, very sharpe looking rifle! Have a great day, and if anyone asks me where and who made the rifle, or wants something similar. I will definitely give them your name and contact info. Sincerely, Ronald --------------------------------------- The truth is, the shotgun we bought from you is very rare. To top that, it has practically no imperfections at all! And to think, it's such an old firearm. Nonetheless, my father really loves it and wishes to get another exactly the same if possible. Emmanuel. --------------------------------------- I must say I am very impressed with how smoothly all of this went. I will be a repeat customer. David N. --------------------------------------- Hi Russ I just noticed that you have a steyr pro hunter in 30-06. Is it still available. You have always had awesome deals, I purchased an old double WRs and an old hammer double Purdy a few years back. I like steyr guns and 30-06 ought to work just fine for what I want. M --------------------------------------- Gun received. I am very pleased. Thank you, Bill ----------------------------------------- Hi Russ, I like time to thank you for putting up with me and also getting the right parts for my gun.Love the new stock and forend.If i ever need more tust me you will be my go to guy.I couldnt have ask for more from you and the shipping was very fast. Thank You Scott J ---------------------------------------- Rifle received. I am very pleased. The condition may be better than described. Nice doing business with you. Best Regards, Bob ---------------------------------------- Received your email about moving to TX. Welcome to " The Lone Star State". The attached picture is of a Colorado Elk I shot open sight with the 9.3x74R double barrels you fitted for my 512s Classic.I'm very happy with the gun. Thank you. Capt.Luis Z ----------------------------------------- Hello Again Russ, The Heym Model 88B, your inventory #4039, arrived just fine. Gunsmith Andy Hawk and I went over it and are very happy with the condition (I knew I would be). Thank You again for the rapid delivery. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sincerely, Paul A. Anchorage, Alaska ------------------------------------------- Russ, It is a foam case. You have yourself a good New Year and Thanks again for the help and the fantastic gun!!! Gene ------------------------------------------- Thank you, it was delivered extremely quickly, and your good service is very much appreciated. Conrad H -------------------------------------------- Thank you so very much for taking care of that for me. Not every business offers customer service like you do and I appreciate very much! Thank you, Dean M. -------------------------------------------- Dear Russ, I took possesion of the rifle yesterday and want you to know that this will be a rifle which will be a pride for me to own. I have rifles which are worth 10 times more than this but dont give you the warmth this rifle gives me. I shall allways treasure it though its only a Sako not a Holland & Holland but the engraver has put it amongst there. Though I know It may not fetch the price of the high end firearms but to me its in the same bracket. I am writing this email to thank you for the smooth transaction and prompt delivery which shows your excellent customer service. I am sure your standards will boost your company to be amongst the best in the business. Kind Regards, Bob N. --------------------------------------------- Russ, The Chapius was a real pleasure on my recent Safari, Oct 1-10 Zimbabwe. Jack S (with photo of buffalo) --------------------------------------------- Russ: The guns arrived today safe and sound. Labels were perfectly intact. Great packing! Thanks for your extra efforts. Impression: Wonderful guns. Precisely what I was looking for. Fairly priced. Most satisfied. Fairly described and photographed. Description under stated. Surprises: Weight of guns is delightful. Dynamic, superb MOI. Will be great woodcock/grouse guns as advertised. Better condition than pictures implied. Case overall superb. Relatively untouched/un-refinished guns and case.. Challenges: What do you think caused the yellow discoloration on lid cloth? Even with consecutive numbers not considered by Westley Richards to be a true pair; 1. Varied wrist dimensions? 2. Guns delivered months apart? Dr. WBD ---------------------------------------------- Have received the order. The gun is exquisitely beautiful. Great doing business with you. Thank you, David B (referencing our Bad Boy 12ga "Shot & Ball" gun) ----------------------------------------------- The pictures of this rifle just don't do it justice. It is a grand old rifle and I love it. Now that I am the proud new owner of this classic piece, I would really like to know any history that you can share about its origins and life as this makes it even more interesting to me. Thanks for sharing a part of you personal collection with me. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Russ! I bought a 20ga Shot & Ball from you a couple of years ago. I believe you said it was the last 20ga of that batch. It’s the one of that was left unfinished for engraving (which I still haven’t been able to afford yet). Anyway, I just wanted to let you know how much I love it. I took a deer and a wild hog with it last year, as well as a couple limits of dove. I also included a couple pictures of a Longbeard I took 2 weeks ago here in SC. Thanks again for a an awesome gun! JG ------------------------------------------------------------------ Screw came in mail today. Followed instructions (thanks for that) and now the old flues is ready for another few decades of use. Thanks for making that screw for me at no charge. You've gained a lifelong customer. Take care russ. Long live Texas. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Russ. I finally got to pick up the pistol yesterday. She looks great, and runs great also. She is in a loving home now and will be my EDC. Thank you very much. JG ------------------------------------------------------------------ wow, quick shipment. received rifle today and it has a better than average stock. im very satisfied. thanks, bob ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ferlach Cape gun in 16/9.3x72R has been a fantastic hunting partner. I purchased the gun from you about two years ago and have not missed an opportunity since. Eric H ------------------------------------------------------------------- I just picked up my rifle today from my FFL and that MCA 30-06 is beautiful. It arrived quickly and very well packed. I bought schoenauer Redfield bases several years ago for my Mannlicher Schoenauer MCA 7mm carbine and never put them on. They fit the 30-06 perfectly. They sure know how to build quality rifles in Austria, not like this stuff with plastic stocks you find today.If you get the idea I am a very happy camper, you are right. Thank you. Curt M -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Holland arrived today. It is a very nice gun. John picked it up and was pleased with it. I just wanted to let you know. All the best, Don H -------------------------------------------------------------------- (ref Finn 512) Hi Russ! After trying some different cartridges and fine-tuning the regulation accordingly I got the 9.3 to shoot some half-MOA three-shot groups and consistently stay sub-MOA with Norma Vulkan factory ammo. Love the system! Michael W -------------------------------------------------------------------- Russ, Received the rifle today. It is better than described, a real quality build. Packaged and shipped by a professional, very happy with purchase. THANKS Gary -------------------------------------------------------------------- Just wanted to let you know that I've been loving my 12 gauge Bad Boy Shot & Ball. Excellent gun. It is definitely my favorite of all the ones in my safe. See attached photos of some game I've taken with it. Sincerely, JG Potsdam, NY -------------------------------------------------------------------- Russ, I picked up the S&W 629 today. The S&W is very nice and I am very happy with the transaction. Thank you, Dan A. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Just wanted to send a note to let you know that the little rifle arrived in good order and that I'm very happy with the purchase. have a great upcoming year. Helmut S ------------------------------------------------------------------- I am very happy with my purchase and wanted to thank you for meeting me half way. The set will get used as it should, and the 16 SXS set fits me and swings beautifully. It must be the lack of engraving that makes it aerodynamic. ;) Kind Regards, Bruce ----------------------------------------------------------------- Just wanted to take a minute and let you know how impressed I am with the ease, quality, description and fast shipping on my recent purchase of the 7tcu Contender barrel. I thank you for a very fine and easy online purchase experience. I will definitely recommend your company, and I will continue to peruse your store looking for my next purchase. Thanks again!!!!! 5/5 stars!!!!!! Curtis ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks so much. order recieved. l shall for sure recommend you to others. Nancy B ------------------------------------------------------------------ I just wanta thank you for my purchase of the hammer gun 30 inch barrels... i took it out today because in minnesota probably the last temperature this year will be 53 degrees and i put 25 rounds thru it..very happy and it is bank vault tight. I did better with the left barrel -(full choke than i did with the right barrel (cylinder ) impressive..... Ken EXXXX, minnesota ----------------------------------------------------------------