I bought my first small item from Gary, an Ideal #5 powder measure, at least 15 years ago.  I find him to be fair and to have very good merchandise.  Sometimes, like slumlord44, it's too rich for my meager budget, but it is good stuff which I think seems fairly (retail) priced.  Gary has also helped with some exhibition stuff for ASSRA and with several books I know of such as Dutcher's Ballard book and both of Campbell's Single Shot Winchester books if I recall correctly.  When I win the lottery, I plan to call Gary (and Jim Goergen whose stock and business practices I also appreciate) and spend a lot of money real fast! 

Froggie

Gary has been a great help to me too in my quest to become more knowledgable about the Stevens line. I have the good fortune of seeing him four times a year at the Allentown PA show. Just recently got a Stevens #47 recvr (DST) and a #5 full octagon 30" barrel in 32-40 from him. Very knowledgeable about the collection/historical information about the various lines of singleshots. He might not shoot them, but he has what the shooters used. 

Mike

It is always an advantage to acquire the tools of our sport from someone who not only knows the names and the jargon of what we shoot and use, but it is quite another thing to deal with someone who is selling a product that he/she knows how to shoot effectively.  Take for instance Mr. Paul Shuttleworth and Gail.

I think it is a distinct advantage to purchase a target rifle from another target shoot, rather than from one of the numerous rifle salemen out there.  Accordingly, as ASSRA folks, I believe we should collectively support the organization's "For Sale" classified advertisers, both on this forum site, but also in the publication.

I know of specific cases where collectors deal with Gary Q. because he has contacts for locating specific Stevens products, with bore condition being secondary to the collector.  Gary's an interesting guy and a good business man, but not a target shooter.  At least not yet, but I never say never, so maybe some day.

Does Gary have a web site or e-mail address?

I agree with Creedmoore match about dealing with people here on this website. Have not bought a gun yet but have gotten deals on sights, etc. I can usally get a better deal from an individual than a dealer. When I can't find what I am looking for anyhere, the large dealers are sometimes the only option to get what I want. I have found that the dealers will get a little more, but their overhead is a lot more and they are in business to make a profit. I have so far found most dealers, small and large, to be fair and honest in their descriptions and dealings. I am in the middle of a difference of opinion at this time with a small dealer on the described condition of a Stevens Model 10 Target pistol that I just recieved. Hope it gets resolved. This is the first gun that I have bought without actualy looking at it in person that has not been to my satisfaction. Of course I have also personaly examined a gun, got it home , and discovered that I missed a problem that I should have seen. Brown smelly stuff happens sometimes no matter what you do.

After reading the comments above, I will add my 2 cents worth. Have known Gary for about 4 years from gun shows and telephone conversations and found him to be very accommodating & virtual encyclopedia of knowledge regarding singleshots and Schuetzen era. I've often wondered what his monthly phone bill is. He has aided me in obtaining needed additions to my collection especially items that for monetary reasons the auction house felt the need to sell separately. Gary and his wife, Marilyn, are gracious people. Have seen photos of his collection which is world class.  Bob