David just google. He made lots of diffrent kits. How popular some was.??? I do know it seemed like they was always out on what Wes said was the most popular. Whitey

I have a DS Cole kit... (which I have not had time to really get started on yet...).

I like the Cole for a casting kit because of its simplicity (very few parts).
I'd highly recommend it for a casting kit for that reason (could probably even be finished without a lathe and mill, except for the barrel threads).

If I was tooling up to sell these kits, I'd do two things to each casting before shipping it otherwise unfinished;
1- True and thread the barrel hole to give a rifle builder a single reference plane to work from, and since that's the hardest part for most home-shop setups to do... internal threads on a hard to fixture and hold part.

2- Centerpunch (probably using a fixture) where holes go. The "cast in dimples" are really not accurate for hole location (at least on mine).  Punch-marks in accurate locations would help enormously.

Of course, if I ever actually tackle and FINISH the DS Cole action, I'll know if it's any darn good

Aside from that, I think your friend is thinking right... Breechblock blanks for High Walls, and Ballards, and Lever castings for High Walls would be awfully nice to be able to get.  So would some buttplate castings.

Just my opinions, of course...

Paul F.

SSDAVE,
If you don't mind me asking? How did you contact Rodney?
Plumloco

There are presently no parts available for the 44 Stevens, such as hammer springs, breechblock & finger lever pins, breechblocks and etc.------  leadball

I have amassed some experience with an original DST Farrow.  Enough to know I'll never have another one.  Think long & hard about how the DST works before you sink any $ into a D-I-Y kit made of castings.

Hi David,

I hope this pans out, there are a couple items I would LOVE to see!

First and foremost ... dunno the patent/legality issues but... a Miller/de Haas action that we can afford and be able to put together ourselves. 

And, I will echo the need for more Stevens 44 parts and actions (mainly I just want a 22lr squirrel rifle for myself and can't find a 44 up here

Darryl

I think that you have been advise well, I vote for the Hi Wall, but I would be happy with anything! I am told that Rodney is still advertising, but there is no way to buy anything, i have call 6 times I called Wes Stanley Wensday eve and someone anwered the phone, ithink it was his son, he told me that he had no idea about the buiness, he told me to call back the next day at 3pm and that Wes would be there, no one answered the phone!! i would like to buy even some Hi Wall casting internal parts? I have a person making me a Hi wall reciever, but unless I want to buy a mill I will not be able to finish it!
To the person that is wanting to make casting action kits, i think you will sell a lot!! I cannot imagine how much money Rodney has lost in the last year? I sure would like to see you get going, Action casting is just $100.00 to high for his kit! My last email to Rodney was i would send him the money asap for a Hi Wall kit even if it was real ruff If it was safe!
Just my 2 cents
ACE