Maryland Gun Works 629 info?

[Shark Bait]

Anybody know about Maryland Gun Works and the work of Lou Ciamillo? A 629 with a 2 1/2 inch ported barrel is being sold locally for $1200. I don't have any more info. Any opinions out there?

 

[A10ACN]

He was much liked by Ayoob back in the 80s, IIRC. Looks like a barrel bob and maybe a round butt treatment from the pic. Should have a good action job.

 

[NoDipNoMore]

Shark....what are you waiting for, you couldn't duplicate that gun for 1200. My Aunt has a similar gun from Mag na port, called the Professional, if she offered it to me for 15 I'd be all over it.

 

[RWJ]

I shot a Ciamillo PPC gun for years, in excess of 100k rounds, always shot better than I could - held 1/2 X-ring @ 50 yds from a Ransom rest. His hop used to be about a 2hr drive from my house. Was sorry to see him get out of gun building.

I think I have an old catalog of his down in the shop, I'll check and advise tonight.

 

[RWJ]

Found it

Found the catalog - it's from 1993, with his Martinez, GA address after he left Hyattstown, MD. Doesn't show any 629s. It does have an old phone # and address, if you're interested. Don't know if he's still there.

 

[Shark Bait]

Thanks RWJ. I'll send you a PM.

 

[Shark Bait]

The serial number is ACU00**. Does this provide any useful info? I am also trying to get verification from Lou Ciamillo on this gun. We'll see if MGW can come through for me.

 

[gmborkovic]

I have seen Lous work. 1200 is a fair deal. Maybe on the low end.

 

[Shark Bait]

I have seen Lous work. 1200 is a fair deal. Maybe on the low end.

Even with no box or papers?

 

[Shark Bait]

Just heard back from Lou Ciamillo and it does seem that this is one of his guns. I got my hands on it and the action is wonderful. I'll go ahead and pick it up if I can swing a reasonable deal. Lou has a great quote at the bottom of his email and I think I'll plagiarize it:

"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history, when everybody stands around reloading"--Thomas Jefferson