About Paul Johnston Expertise I can answer most questions regarding firearms, their use, function, action etc. with a focus on german firearms my speciality.
Experience I am a registered Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. and am owner of Johnston Small Arms Co. . I am a part-time gunsmith and full-time gun enthusiast.
Organizations Pro-Gun NH, Gun Owners of NH (G.O.N.H.), Life memeber NRA, Instructor NRA., member North American Hunting Club.
Education/Credentials I have a certificate in machining, and have apprenticed with Ed Lander of NH for 5 years, a full-time gunsmith since 1946.
Question Paul, I've been searching for a replacement, underbarrel cleaning rod for my
Dad's H & R Shikari model 155 44 Rem Mag.which he purchased from the OLD company in "73. I've called H&R, eGun-parts with no results. Got any ideas for sources?
Answer Hard to find parts such as that. I will check this weekend with the master gunsmith I apprentice with, he has millions of parts. Other than that, you could always make one. Best wood to use is hickory, and best source is old broken hockey sticks! Thanks.