Repairs and Alterations

"It is so much better talking directly to the gunsmith."

A phrase that is repeated many times to me.

Coming to Bozard & Co. you will be speaking directly to the person who is going to repair your gun.

REPAIRS

We carry out all servicing, repair work and restorations to the same standards as you would expect only in the London trade. With 20 years experience in the trade we carry out all repairs and alterations to the highest standards. Some prices are listed with the work below. All prices are plus vat.

We also use some of the most experienced London craftsmen for stocking and spring making allowing our repair service to rank among the best in the trade.

From dent raising and choke alterations, re jointing and tightening, to stock refinishing and lengthening either in wood or recoil pad.

We also carry out alterations and gunfitting right across the shotgun range be it a modern Beretta or Browning to your favourite hammer gun. We are happy to carry out stock alterations from given measurements or can advise on gun fitting and alter the gun accordingly.

GUN CASE & LEATHER REPAIRS

We offer a gun case repair service and a leather repair service.

All canvas and leather guncases are catered for.

Zip replacements to your favourite canvas or leather gun slip to a new strap or buckle to your cartridge bag.

Stock work

Re-stocking to boxlock and sidelock guns, and finishing to London standards. £P.O.A

Re-cutting chequer. Oil finishing stock and forend; including raising the grain and filling. Reshaping of pistol grips and forends.

Rechquer stock and fore end £185.00

Oil finish (chequer extra) £350.00

Shortening and re- fitting butt plate, recoils pad or shape and chequer.

Fitting gold or silver oval or shield and engraving with initials. £90.00 + oval

Fitting to length by; recoil pad of choice, wood lengthener, horn or vulcanite butt plate.

Continental recoil pad £67.50 + pad

Silvers pad £120.00 + pad

Bending and casting stock to measurement. £90.00

Barrel work

Dent raising and repairs. From £65.00

Above you can see a very bad dent in the left hand barrel. A view down the inside and a view of the outside. Followed by a picture after repair.

Barrel lapping to remove pitting and marks in bores.

Lengthening forcing cones.

Altering chokes £45.00

Re-sleeving and making of new barrels. See other page.

Re-fixing loose ribs. £450.00

Re-blacking barrels by the traditional slow rust/ hot water method for all makes of guns.

Replacing and fitting of new ribs in sxs or o/u.

Fitting or replacing foresights and mid-sights.

Action work

General servicing, cleaning and regulating to trigger and ejector work. From £90.00

Re-jointing and tightening work to loose actions. From £225.00

Fitting or making new springs or parts as required.

Preparing and submitting guns for proof.

Polishing action frames and blacking of furniture; top lever, trigger guard, forend iron etc. £195.00

Rifle work

Screw cutting and fitting sound moderators or muzzle brakes to most makes and calibres. Such as BR REFLEX, JET Z, AND PES.

Screwcut and proof. £150.00

Shortening and Re-crowning.

Trigger tuning and replacements.

Pillar bedding stocks.

Fitting mounts and 'scopes.

Re-bluing work.

We can also supply and fit Night vision scopes to your full bore or rim fire rifle.

ENGRAVING

We can also take on all types of engraving and gold inlay to your gun. From a simple re cut or oval to fully carved game scenes.

We employ time served freelance engravers who are relied upon by many of the prestigious UK Gunmakers.

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