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R.Dupraz
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F.J. Zika
Apr 10th, 2009 at 7:50pm
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This past weekend while at the Tulsa gunshow, I handled two High Wall Schuetzen rifles. Both were built by a smith name of F. J. Zika. 

A little searching on the net only turned up some scant info relative to sights. Does anyone know anything about this gunsmith? These rifles were both 32-40s' and exhibited some fine craftmanship. And included with each was a Pope style decapper/capper and a breach seater serial numbered to the respective rifle.

Just curious, thanks.

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Re: F.J. Zika
Reply #1 - Apr 10th, 2009 at 8:10pm
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Others will chime in with more info, but Frank is a very accomplished machinist, gunsmith and shooter.  He has long been known for his moulds, sights, and selected parts, most recently such things as a speed hammer and special trigger for a Ruger #1 and some critical high-wall parts.  Everything I have ever gotten from him was absolutely top quality in both design and execution.

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Reply #2 - Apr 10th, 2009 at 8:14pm
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I would like to know if you know who had them for sale?
Frank is a great craftsman his work is as good as any.
They were made about 1984 with Bollinger barrels and a set of tools. 
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Reply #3 - Apr 10th, 2009 at 9:37pm
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fallingblock:

As amazing as it may seem, with 4000 tables, I don't know. 

Does Mr. Zika still build these rifles? I do have a high wall action and barrel coming, hopefully in a month. After seeing his work and reading the above may contact him. Anyone have an address?

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Reply #4 - Apr 10th, 2009 at 9:40pm
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He advertises in the SSRJ as Moulds, Ltd., 7375 Prescott Ln., Countryside, IL 60525, phone (708) 354-7434.

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Reply #5 - Apr 10th, 2009 at 9:43pm
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Thanks Dave

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Reply #6 - Apr 10th, 2009 at 11:22pm
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Reply #7 - Apr 11th, 2009 at 5:35pm
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Thanks to those who took the time to reply. It is appreciated.

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