Just to let friends and customers know I will be doing one more order from the foundry, and then I will be retiring from that business. So if you want anything that I have on hand or can put in this order, please PM, me or preferably email at rodney4477@ yahoo.com to get on the list. As always, no money upfront. 
      Just for the record for the ones that might be interested. I made my first Investment Casting molds in 1982. It was a sight base for a Remington rolling block. The first complete action set. I made was for the Redfield, 1889 that was loaned by George McCluny. The first company name was RSVP , which stood for Rodney Storie various products. The next was Bison mfg when I had the foundry, in 1994 to 1998 I believe. Between these I had sold the molds to Bud Smith. He called his Company Tools international.Then when I was back to using other foundries, it was Frontier Armory. Kind of copying from Dick Binger Scott’s creek Armory. Since I retired from teaching in 2018, I did it as a hobby under my own name. So now, maybe, I can finish at least a few of my own projects. But I would like to thank all my customers and especially the ones that became friends and shared the passion for the old single shot rifles. Respectfully yours Rodney Storie.
      

Same here! Happy for you, but sad to hear you're done also. I hope you really have a lot of fun in retirement!

I had heard rumors this was happening.  Sorry to see it, but I also understand.  Been retied for 8 years and it has been pure joy doing what I want to do.  Congratulations my friend.
Bob

I’ll be placing an order.

FourBird wrote on Aug 27^th, 2024 at 11:29am:


He has one too many 4’s.  Should be 4477.
Bob

The industry is going to miss having all your castings for rare rifles for sale. While I’m not a machinist, those who are I’m sure enjoy the makings of fine rifles from them. 
It’s been a long time since I’ve heard the name of George McCluny. Many years ago I bought a bunch of lever castings for singleshots from him. I bet they came from you!
Best to you in your retirement.

Thank you Rodney, 

You've turned out some very nice castings that have helped us save lots of old guns! 

Thank you for all you have done! Enjoy retirement, you’ve earned it! 
I had out my Wesson and Farrow kits last night trying to decide which one to start next! 

A life well spent so far, methinks, and the best is yet to come. Thanks for all you have contributed to our lives and passions.

Congratulations Rodney. I built a Stevens 44 1/2 back in the 90s from your kit. They will be missed. You have done a great service to this obsession.

Congrats Rodney, enjoy your retirement, I’m sure we will see your future projects on here for us to enjoy.

Congrats Rodney!
Good for you... some fun times ahead!
I'm super appreciative for all the kit offerings you have made available to us... as well as the help & notes in completing these!
I will look through your list again and see about a final order.
Thanks again!
Jeff Pfeifer

I've enjoyed reading articles by people who started with your castings to make their rifle. Best wishes for a long and productive retirement.

Happy retirement!