Restoring antique caplock

[Mike]

I have a Philadelphia caplock made about 1840.  It is a fine quality rifle, beautiful patchbox, much engraving that I would like some restoration work done.  This would include a new breechplug (barrel detaches from stock), 2 ramrod pipes, ramrod and browning the barrel.  I live in Canada and after checking with ATF I find that it can be brought to the U.S., no problem; however it would be easier to have the work done in Canada.  Could I get the name of any good restorer/builder who could do this job?  Any help would be appreciated.

[smart dog]

Hi Mike,
I don't know if he does restoration work but one of the best builders in North America is Taylor Sapergia who lives in Prince George, BC.  He is a very active member on this forum.

dave

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Dave: many thanks for the wonderful endorsement.  But I am trying (without much success) to get away from client work, in an effort to get to the dozen or so builds I have waiting for me...FOR ME!!

I would recommend Cody Tetachuck uup in northern Alberta.

[shortbarrel]

Mike, you probably know this kind of work is very expensive. It would take at least 80 hours or more to complete this job, If I read your post correctly. Hours times wages per hour ad up quickly. Hope you find a good man to do the job. I don't do this kind of work any more, just on old rifles I find, an do for myself to keep.