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Offline Dave Tercek

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Great experience with member gun builder
« on: September 09, 2019, 01:22:56 AM »
Earlier this year I decided to have a Bedford style flintlock rifle made for deer hunting here in Pennsylvania. I went to a few shows but was overwhelmed by all of the options and different builders. While searching the web I found this great site. I placed a request in the for sale section asking for recommendations for some one to do the work. Tom Caster from Michigan responded, we agreed on a Peter White style Bedford gun and a budget price. Tom also said he could have the rifle finished for PA deer season.
Well the rifle came last week. The workmanship and quality exceeded my expectations. Communications were great  throughout the summer and the price was right on. I'm not use to this. I've had a lot of work done by other gunsmiths, (restocks, repairs, modifications,) ect.. to old double shotguns. Estimated time was usually tripled with often  poor results.
Hats off and kudos to Tom and the other builders who share there services and knowledge on this forum.
Thanks again, Dave
 

Offline Michigan Flinter

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Re: Great experience with member gun builder
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2019, 03:52:29 AM »
  Tom is a great builder and puts part of himself into each rifle he makes .You got a very nice rifle have fun shooting it.

Offline Bob McBride

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Re: Great experience with member gun builder
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2019, 02:23:40 PM »
Get us some pics Dave.

Offline Dave Tercek

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Re: Great experience with member gun builder
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2019, 03:41:44 PM »
Tom posted some photos on this forum dated Aug 21st.
Hopefully I can post some with a nice whitetail buck in December.

Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Great experience with member gun builder
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2019, 09:20:49 PM »
Pretty darn nice..




These pics are from the previous post mentioned above.

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