Hi guys! I' m stopping by in hopes someone here can help me with an issue that is way over my head. To make a long story short, I used to work at a gun store while going to college. Our gunsmith was Tony Barnes of Kimberly/Twin Falls, Idaho. Tony was an amazing person and gunsmith. He made the most beautiful pistol I have ever seen using a Sako action. The ones I saw were all built on the A1, but I understand he made some earlier ones as well. Sadly, Tony passed away before I ever had the chance to get one of these amazing pistols.I was recently able to obtain one that Tony had made for another friend of mine. Unfortunately, I have no idea what caliber this one was, and to my knowledge Tony never put any engraving on the pistols. It was a loooong time ago, but I can almost remember the original owner talking about the caliber that Tony had something with coming up with and there being a "B" in name of it (possibly for Barnes). Anyway, I have no idea what to do now. Hopefully someone here has heard of Tony and knows what I may be talking about and could maybe guide me or offer some much needed help. Thank you so much in advance for any help.
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Sako A1 Custom Tony Barnes Pistol ~ Help!?!?
- Thread starter dukhnt
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dukhnt,
At this stage of the game you are guessing at the appropriate cartridge. I would suggest taking/sending it to a qualified gunsmith and have a cerrosafe cast made of the chamber. From this cast he can determine the chamber dimensions and with a little research tell you what cartridge it is chambered for. I have seen chamber cast costs range from $25-$50. A small investment to ensure you don't damage the gun feeding it the wrong ammo.
John
At this stage of the game you are guessing at the appropriate cartridge. I would suggest taking/sending it to a qualified gunsmith and have a cerrosafe cast made of the chamber. From this cast he can determine the chamber dimensions and with a little research tell you what cartridge it is chambered for. I have seen chamber cast costs range from $25-$50. A small investment to ensure you don't damage the gun feeding it the wrong ammo.
John
badshotlal
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Hi Dukhnt.
Love that handle -- what retreiver do you use? I used to hunt them hard, but age has crept up and I need to find a companion with young wheels!
Cerosafe is the only route to go. If your recollection of "B" is correct, a 218 Bee comes to mind. In that lengtht action, and a handgun, it would be sweeeet!
If you should decide to change out the trigger, I have a brand new Timney thatwas modified to drop in on my A1, but I decided to stay with the stock trigger.. Long story!!
God Bless
badshotlal
Love that handle -- what retreiver do you use? I used to hunt them hard, but age has crept up and I need to find a companion with young wheels!
Cerosafe is the only route to go. If your recollection of "B" is correct, a 218 Bee comes to mind. In that lengtht action, and a handgun, it would be sweeeet!
If you should decide to change out the trigger, I have a brand new Timney thatwas modified to drop in on my A1, but I decided to stay with the stock trigger.. Long story!!
God Bless
badshotlal
Hey guys...thanks for all the help and suggestions. Im really sorry I havent made any follow up comments. I had a situation at work, and wasnt able to spend much time at the computer.
Anyway, since I was here last, I believe I have discovered through some research that the caliber on this pistol is a 6 Barnes and Herrett. Tony Barnes and Mr. Herrett from Herrett stocks were both from Idaho. I hope this is the caliber and will be meeting with a gunsmith who has a rifle in this caliber. I will keep my fingers crossed.
badshot....I used to have a yellow lab, he just passed away earlier this month. He was a great dog and an even better friend. He will be missed.
As requested....here is a picture to give you guys an idea what Im talking about. Thanks again for all the help! Oh, and yea, I realize the scope is mounted wrong, and I remember the original owner telling me why...I just cant remember. I think it was because the bolt hits the power adjustment nob if Im not mistaken when mounted correctly.
Anyway, since I was here last, I believe I have discovered through some research that the caliber on this pistol is a 6 Barnes and Herrett. Tony Barnes and Mr. Herrett from Herrett stocks were both from Idaho. I hope this is the caliber and will be meeting with a gunsmith who has a rifle in this caliber. I will keep my fingers crossed.
badshot....I used to have a yellow lab, he just passed away earlier this month. He was a great dog and an even better friend. He will be missed.
As requested....here is a picture to give you guys an idea what Im talking about. Thanks again for all the help! Oh, and yea, I realize the scope is mounted wrong, and I remember the original owner telling me why...I just cant remember. I think it was because the bolt hits the power adjustment nob if Im not mistaken when mounted correctly.
