I recently inherited an antique shotgun from my grandfather. It's an H. Pieper 10 gauge double barrel and in pretty poor shape. My grandfather, class of '50, couldn't remember anyone ever shooting it, and he was 93. Unfortunately he passed away this week, and I first laid eyes on the shotgun last night when I traveled back for the funeral, so information is kind of sparse.

I'd like to get it checked out by a gunsmith that works on antique shotguns, preferably someone within 100-150 miles of either Victoria or on the front range of Colorado. With the eventual goal of being able to use it, even though that seems far fetched. Any recommendations?

I've got an Imgur album, but apparently sharing that is now a premium member thing.

Ugh.


That's the sound I made after a brief mental image of shooting that thing.

In regard to your question….is Carroll's still around down there in Wharton? (Guess it would be up there in Wharton to you)

My first call would be to Briley's

Give Felands a call. They have worked in several of my shotguns- both modern and antique. I know a few folks he did repairs after Harvey.

http://www.felandgunsmith.com/

17102 Houston Dr
Cypress Texas 77433
Tel.: 281-373-0335

Thanks for the recommendations. Carroll's is still there, just didn't know if they knew antiques.