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TJC
PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:07 pm  Reply with quote
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OK, I'm in the process of purchasing a Merkel 1620 that is used. I'll have a 3 day inspection period on the gun but it sounds like it is in great shape except for 1 issue.

The owner apparently was "polishing" his receiver with flitz and removed a fair amount of the CC on it.
The price on the gun is more than fair considering what the Merkels are going for new.

My question is: Who would you people in the know, send a gun such as this to have the CC restored?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

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Brian Meckler
PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:46 pm  Reply with quote



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http://turnbullrestoration.com/


A nice bone charcoal CC job would be just about perfect for that awesome 1620 Merkel
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Larry Brown
PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:47 am  Reply with quote
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You might also want to check with GSI, the Merkel importer. Tel 800-821-3021. While Turnbull certainly does a fine job of restoring CC to American classics--which were originally done by the bone charcoal process--I'm not sure the same process was used on the new Merkels. In fact, I doubt it was. GSI may have some other ideas for you. They provide the warranty service on those guns.
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TJC
PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:13 pm  Reply with quote
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Thanks for the posts guys. I checked with both options that you suggested.
GSI will do the work and is a bit less on the costs. Neither are inexpensive but the gun is at the right price to make it worth my efforts either way.
Both say about a 2 month turn around time. Not bad. Just so I have it back for November. LOL

Any other suggestions would be welcomed.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:53 pm  Reply with quote



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The Merkel 1620 is a quality gun. I own one; and if I wanted the case colors restored on mine, I think I'd use Turnbull. His work appears to be quality all the way. Just my $.02----

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TJC
PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 6:31 pm  Reply with quote
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Wolchief,

Thanks for the $.02. It is appreciated. I'm not sure which one I'll use but the gun should be in my hands by this weekend or early next week.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 4:24 am  Reply with quote



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Turnbull does the best job of those currently doing case coloring. You might want to double check with them before you send your gun. When I called a couple of weeks ago they told me it would be about a year before they could get to my Parker 16.
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Leighton
PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 9:39 am  Reply with quote
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Color Case Co in New Springfield ,Oh does a comparable job to Turnbull,
however you have to do the polishing etc your self. I will e mail
you a job on a Lefever DS that they did for me if you wish.
lsstallones@centurytel.net





[quote="TJC"]OK, I'm in the process of purchasing a Merkel 1620 that is used. I'll have a 3 day inspection period on the gun but it sounds like it is in great shape except for 1 issue.

The owner apparently was "polishing" his receiver with flitz and removed a fair amount of the CC on it.
The price on the gun is more than fair considering what the Merkels are going for new.

My question is: Who would you people in the know, send a gun such as this to have the CC restored?

Thanks for any help you can give me.[/quote]

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TJC
PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 11:32 am  Reply with quote
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Thanks for all the help and info. After checking out a few of the suggestions etc., I'm going to be sending the gun back to Merkel. They will do the job for less with them doing all the work and in less time.
I would hope that the factory could put a like new finish on the gun.

It is a sweet gun.

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parris
PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:54 pm  Reply with quote



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Here's a slightly different thought. Why not wait until the end of this years hunting season to get the work done? This way you'll be able to enjoy the gun right now. Also if the work takes longer than planned you won't be as anxious after a successful season. just an idea.

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TJC
PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 7:43 pm  Reply with quote
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parris,
That is certainly one option I thought of. The gunsmith at GSI assured me that it would only take about 3-4 weeks. The bird season here doesn't start until at least late Sept for grouse so there should be lot's of time to get the gun back.

Thanks

Tom

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I can personally recommend Doug Turnbull's work also. I had a 16 bore Fox that he restored, a 20 ga. NID and currently shoot a 16 NID he did that I really like. My Dad knows him well, matter of fact I met him when he and I were about 12 or 13. You should see his shop, neat and organized with a great crew working for him. His Dad owned the largest gun shop in Western New York. No suprise that he got into guns as his dad was a gunsmith too.
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