Repairs & Services
Repairs and Services
Since establishing in 1946, Wiseman gunmakers
has evolved from a small stocking shop in the heart
of the Birmingham guntrade to a master gunsmith house capable of repairing, modifiying and
restoring shotguns, rifles and antique pistols to
the highest standard.
The company offers high quality services for affordable prices.
Please click on each section to discover more information about the services we provide.
Stockfitting
Stockfitting services by John Wiseman. Please
call in advance to arrange
an appointement.
Elements considered during the appointment include:
- Hand position
- The length and pitch of the stock
- Cast / Bend
- Balance
- Recoil
- Adjustable combs
Restocking
Restocking is at the roots our business, we deliver masterful stocks and forends at solid prices by blending modern technology with tradtional craftsmanship. Stocks are hand finished and
made to measure.
Our stockblanks are carefully picked for strength and figure from the finest sources. Stock blanks are cut into a rough shape using a pantograph machine.
General Repairs and Modifications
A comprehensive knowledge of all types
shotguns,rifles and pistols.
No challenge too big
or small.
Our repair services include:
- Re-sleeving
- Strip and Relay
- Dent Raising and Fine Boring
- Re-jointing / Tightening Actionwork
- Correcting/ Regulating Ejectorwork
- Intertimmitant faults
Engraving & Gold Inlay Services
Brian Wiseman is a master gun engraver with over 50 years of experience.
Services include :
- Complete bespoke shotgun / rifle engraving
- Engraving Pick up
- Gold Inlay numbers
- Oval Enraving
- Engraving Knifes and Accessories
Barrel Blacking & Furniture Blueing
At Wisemans we offer a complete spectrum of
in-house blacking services
Customer can choose from:
- Traditional Re-Black Best
- Dip Black
- Damascus Brown
- Matt Black
- Furniture Blueing
Restoration & Woodwork Services
We love nothing more than restoring guns to their
former glory
Our restoration services include:
- Re-proofing
- Polishing and re-laquering actions
- Colour case hardening
Our woodwork services include:
- Chequering
- Traditional Oil finishes
- French Polish finishes
Stocks and Stockblanks for sale
Wisemans store a selection of new and second
hand stocks for shotguns. We also sell stockblanks
to public and trade.
Our customer can take advantage of a great
selection of hand picked English, French and Turkish Walnut blanks that come in choice of grades.
