Gunsmith stamp "J.S."

[eric2381]

Hello everybody. I have a rifle here that has the stamp on the bottom of the barrel J.S. 8 96

I'm sure the numbers are when it was put together and the letters are the initials of the gunsmith who put it together. The rifle was made up in Ontario. I've asked the fellow that I bought it from who put it together but he can't remember the name of the guy.


The rifle is a M70 stainless classic, with a 26" Douglas premium. 7mm rem mag. It sits in a McMillan A2.


Does anybody know who this gunsmith is??? And if so, how's his reputation? The rifle seems to be put together well and it shoots great, but I am just curious for more info about it.


Thanks Eric

 

[Duck_Hunter]

maybe its Jason Spencer at Gunco in Ottawa?

 

[eric2381]

The initials work. That may be it. I am unsure though.

 

[eric2381]

Has anybody had work done by Jason Spencer at Gunco?

 

[punkrockboy]

Could also be Jeff Smith in Petawawa. He builds some nice guns. I will ask him if it was one of his builds.

 

[eric2381]

It would be appreciated. I would guess the date stamped as August of 1996.

 

[punkrockboy]

I asked Jeff Smith today, it wasnt his build.

 

[eric2381]

I asked Jeff Smith today, it wasnt his build.

Thanks, I am guessing it came from Gunco. I should look up the number and give him a call one of these days.

 

[Sakoboy]

It's definitely Jason Spencer, I had him build one for me a few years back and he stamps the bottom of the barrel near the receiver with his initials and the date of the build. He is a good smith and he uses Douglas match grade barrels, at least he did for mine.