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Reply #15 - Jan 16th, 2015 at 12:07pm
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Nice Ballard! Very well done!

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Reply #16 - Jan 16th, 2015 at 1:07pm
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I can't imagine the owner, or any Marlin lover wouldn't be tickled to death by what you achieved! Absolutely gorgeous work Steve!
Are you using anything on the receiver to seal it? Looks like a nice color, and not as dull as bare casehardened receivers usually are.
  

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Reply #17 - Jan 16th, 2015 at 2:22pm
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AS USUAL JUST PLAIN JANE BEAUTIFUL!!! Are you bringing this Beauty to 1st Sun.? See what happens when you give a gunsmith ALL the time he needs to do it right.  Cool 57thahc
  

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Reply #18 - Jan 16th, 2015 at 3:11pm
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I want it. BAD!  Angry

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Reply #19 - Jan 16th, 2015 at 5:02pm
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Oh my! You sir are a true master at your craft. Can't imagine what it probably cost but only that it is worth every pretty penny. Curious and don't mean to pry but how many hours do you have in it? Again a one of a kind creation and congratulations to the new owner on a fine specimen.


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Re: Another Ballard rimfire
Reply #20 - Jan 17th, 2015 at 11:28am
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Steve, I can now add you to the very short list of people who do case coloring that looks "Right".
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Reply #21 - Jan 17th, 2015 at 2:49pm
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Exquisite job. Do you take outside work?
  
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Reply #22 - Jan 17th, 2015 at 4:03pm
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Thanks again for the many compliments.

marlinguy, I don't put any coating on after I color case harden. The metal is polished to 320 or 400 grit and then rubbed with gray Scotchbrite and then steel wool. I do of course oil afterwards as the process burns off any oil.

jhm, Sorry,I don't keep track of my hours. I charge a specific amount for each operation, so much to fit the barrel, so much to contour the barrel, so much for the stock, etc.

rollingblock, Yes, I'm always looking for more work. If your interested in having me do some work for you give me a call at Johnson's Sporting Goods, 517-265-2545

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Reply #23 - Jan 17th, 2015 at 4:37pm
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Is anyone going to fes up to owning this beauty?  I hope it doesn't stay in a safe.   

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Reply #24 - Jan 17th, 2015 at 5:13pm
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Steve you said new lever, are you making Ballard levers? If so which patterns. Very nice work.
  
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Reply #25 - Jan 18th, 2015 at 6:44pm
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bnice, Sorry, I'm not making Ballard levers. I can't let the cat out of the bag but at least ball and spur levers MAY be available soon from a very reliable source. 

UtahDave, The rifle is going to a gentleman in Wisconsin who doesn't frequent this board but he will be shooting it.

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Reply #26 - Jan 20th, 2015 at 5:59pm
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Thanks Steve, that is good news to hear. Bob
  
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Reply #27 - Jan 26th, 2015 at 10:59am
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Could you please keep us posted on availability of ball & spur levers.

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Reply #28 - Jan 26th, 2015 at 11:01pm
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Beautiful work Mr. Durren!

I know I couldn't be happier with the work you did on mine, and I'm sure this customer will be thoroughly pleased as well Smiley

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Re: Another Ballard rimfire
Reply #29 - Jan 29th, 2015 at 1:06pm
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She is as pretty as they come.

Wish I could caress her.

Very nice workmanship.
  
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