Links & References
Although I've done business with some of the companies and individuals, being listed here is not meant to imply a recommendation.
American Custom Gunmakers Guild (ACGG)
A prestigious association dedicated to the advancement of the art of custom gun making. Available on the website is a directory of custom gunsmithing services listing some of the top American gunsmiths and their contact information.
American Single Shot Rifle Association (ASSRA)
Archives & Library, 800 Wisconsin St. Suite 104; Mail Box 68
Building F13, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3613
Phone: 608-628-0536The ASSRA publishes the Single Shot Rifle Journal and maintains an archive of arms related materials, that are available to anyone who is researching firearms history, is interested in specific guns and their values and the technical aspects of their functioning. Materials are not limited to single shot rifles, although they are the basis of the archives collection. You need not be a member of the ASSRA to make use of these materials. Limited research in the area of your interest is free of charge, but copies of magazine articles or book chapters are $3 each, and the loan of archives books is $5 or $10, depending on the number of pages in the book.
Austin Rifle Club (ARC)
The Austin Rifle Club, Inc is a non-profit organization associated with the NRA, the Texas State Rifle Association, and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Range facilities are located near Austin, between Manor and Elgin, and supports seven different shooting disciplines. ARC's mission is to educate the youth of this nation in the shooting sports and to promote the safe and lawful use of firearms by these youth, our members and the general public through education, training, competitions and camaraderie.
Brownells
The leading supplier of gunsmithing tools, supplies, parts and accessories. Brownells stocks many, but not all of the parts for the Browning & Winchester BPCRs, and some tools to aid in disassembly and assembly. Browning & Winchester part numbers are listed for cross-referencing and/or performing a search on their Internet site.
Browning Arms Company
A leading supplier of high quality sporting firearms and related products to the USA, Canadian and international markets.
CPA Corporation
Products include made-to-order stocks and forearms for single-shot rifles including Browning & Winchester BPCRs. Stocks are semi-inletted and will require some fitting and finishing. Several grades are available, and either right-hand or left-hand versions. Browning & Winchester BPCR forearms are available but are not advertised on their web site.
Steve Durren (Gunsmith)
Johnson’s Sporting Goods, 3654 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 265-2545Steve is a well-known and respected BPCR gunsmith.
Glenn Fewless (Gunsmith)
26721 E. Main Dr., Waterford, Wisconsin 53185
Phone: (262) 534-5154Glenn is a “master machinist” and member of the prestigious American Custom Gunmakers Guild.
John King (Gunsmith)
King Machine Services, P.O. Box 368, Kila, MT 59920
Phone: (406) 755-5352John is a well-known and respected BPCR gunsmith.
Mike Lewis (Gunsmith)
8388 JCR 12W, Walden, CO, 80480
Phone: (970) 723-3383Mike is a well-known and respected BPCR gunsmith.
Macon Gunstocks
Macon makes very reasonable priced stocks for Winchester/Browning Miroku manufactured 1885 rifles. The stocks are machine inletted & require some additional hand-inletting to obtain the correct fit.
MidwayUSA
A leading supplier of shooting, reloading and hunting products with an extensive line of gunsmithing equipment, supplies and parts, second only to Brownells. A limited number of Browning & Winchester BPCR parts are offered and are listed as “special order, 30 + days”. Identify the available parts by performing a search for “Browning BPCR” on their Internet site.
National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
Provides a variety of programs and services designed to support and represent firearm and firearm accessory retailers and promote understanding of, and more active participation in, the shooting sports.
Ramax Inc. Wood Conditioners
Makes New Life Wood Moisturizer, a high-quality wood conditioner & moisturizer containing refined beeswax, which is excellent for use on firearms stocks and forearms to reduce drying and stock splitting.
Lee Shaver Gunsmithing
Lee supplies his own line of sights and accessories. Contact Lee directly or go to Buffalo Arms Co. for his products. Specializes in BPCR gunsmithing, he will modify the Miroku manufactured trigger sear used in Browning and Winchester high-wall rifles to reduce the trigger pull to 2lbs or less. Lee also works on and tightens up the AMT manufactured Browning and Winchester BPCR rear sights. In 2012 he became the publisher of The Single Shot Exchange Magazine.
Ron Snover (Gunsmith)
IXL Enterprises, 1245 Delta Valley Rd, Greeneville, TN 37745
Phone: (423) 234-0184Ron is a well-known and respected BPCR gunsmith. His product line includes sight inserts, which will fit the Browning front sight.
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI)
An association of the nation’s leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components. SAAMI is tasked with: Creating and publishing industry standards for safety, interchangeability, reliability and quality; Coordinating technical data; Promoting safe and responsible firearm use.
SPG, Inc
Sells BPCR reloading information, supplies and shooting accessories, and, arguably, the most popular “commercial” bullet lube for BPCR shooting. SPG is also home to the Black Powder Cartridge news magazine.
Steve Earle Products, Inc.
Supplies dovetail-type scope blocks for many old and new mounts for external adjustment target scopes and various rifles including Browning & Winchester Model 1885s. Steve makes a custom rail for mounting up to 23" long vintage-style scopes to the Miroku manufactured Browning & Winchester BPCRs using the existing factory holes.
The Single Shot Exchange
The Single Shot Exchange Magazine, also known as the SSE or “Exchange” is published monthly by Lee Shaver. The magazine covers antique and classic firearms with a focus on black powder cartridge rifles.
John Taylor (Gunsmith)
Taylor Machine, 14119 Military Rd. E, Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: (253) 445-4073John is a well-known and respected BPCR gunsmith.
Winchester Repeating Arms
Since 2006 Browning has a long-term licensing agreement with the Olin Corporation, allowing Browning Arms to manufacture and distribute Winchester brand firearms.
Yaupon Creek Silhouette Association (YCSA)
YCSA matches are held on a range located on the Brune Ranch & Cattle Company near Columbus, Texas. Tom Berwick, a founding member, is the Vice President and publisher of the Lone Star News, the monthly YCSA newsletter. Representing YCSA, Tom provided the photo of the range for the book cover background image.