New High Wall supplier on the block - American Gun Co.

[TexasMac]

If you have not heard by now there is a new high-wall supplier about to enter the market.  The company is American Gun Company, LLC.  Although their current plans do not include a .40-65, they do plan on introducing rifles in .38-55, .38-56, 405 Winchester, 444 Marlin, .45-70 and .45-90.  The cast receivers are from Shilo Sharps (AGC does the machining and finishing), the barrels are from McGowen Precision Barrels and the wood is currently from Montana Stock Exchange.  AGC and McGowen are “sister” companies.  Check out AGC’s site (http://www.americangunllc.com/).  They are currently taking orders for rifles to be shipped in November.  The .38 calibers will be available in 10/12/16/18 twist rates; the .45-70 and .45-90 in 10/14/16/18/22 twist rates.

 I’ve had discussions with AGC and I’m convinced their rifles will be shipping next month.  You will also note their prices are very, very reasonable.  I understand the receivers are the same as the original classical Winchester, and the parts will interchange.  Thick wall receivers with octagon tops are first, with round tops and thin walls to follow in the future.  Stay tuned for more information as we all learn about the company and their new line of high-walls.

And check out the following link for a discussion with more details.
http://www.assra.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1224536667

Wayne

[Ray Newman]

TXMac: now that is very good news!

Seems that I just might have a .30-40 M1885 afterall....

[TexasMac]

During additional discussions with AGC concerning finished rifles I noted the following (some of which has already been touched on):
Wayne
 
* Rough cast receivers are from Shiloh Sharps – All machining, fitting &
   finishing is done by AGC
* Barrels are manufactured in house by McGowen Precision Barrels
   (www.mcgowenbarrel.com).  McGowen does the contouring, finishing,
   etc.
   - Various calibers including .38-55, .38.56, .45-70, .45-90.  Note -
     does not offer a .40-65 at this time.
   - Buttoned rifled with 0.004” deep riflings.  2:1 groove to land ratio.
     Bore is honed and hand lapped.  Barrels are stress relieved after
     rifling.
   - Various twist rate options are available.  For example the .38-55 is
     available in 10/12/16/18 twist rates at no additional charge.
     Note - Cut rifling is a custom feature for an additional
     charge.  McGowen sends the drilled & reamed blanks to Lawrence
     Rifle Barrels to cut the rifling.  He has an excellent reputation in the
     industry for precision work.
   - Dovetails are a custom feature for an additional charge.
   - Drilling and tapping the barrel is a custom feature for an additional
     charge.
   - Customer specifies muzzle crown – generally no charge.
* Stocks & forearms are from Montana Stock Exchange
   - I did not ask how the forearm mounted to the receiver/barrel?
* Initial receivers will be thick wall with octagon tops.  Thin walls and
   round tops will come later.
   - Drilling and tapping the receiver tang for a rear sight is a custom
     feature for an additional charge?  Customer specifies hole spacing
     and thread specifications.
* Action components are identical to classical Winchester High-Walls –
   parts will interchange.
   - Set triggers are not available at this time - single and double set
     triggers available soon.
   - Stock is mounted via tang screws - no stock through bolt.
* Factory warranty on work only and/or any product defects.