Is Getz Barrel Co. Still In Business?

[RADeO]

Does anyone know if John Getz is still making barrels? I looked him up on the 'net and called the number listed (570-658-7263), but got a recording saying the number has been disconnected and is no longer in service.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[rich pierce]

Practically, I would say he is out of the business as far as taking new orders is concerned.

 

[RADeO]

OK, thanks. I just had a question or two for him. Guess I am out of luck. Such is life.

 

[Adam Daub]

I ordered 2 barrels. After 3 months he said they were done and dropped off the face of the earth. He answered friends of mine but wouldnt get back to me... had to order barrels from rice. Luckily the barrel I needed for a customer's gun he had in stock the other i waited as expected. Highly recommend not using getz

 

[rich pierce]

I think John makes a few here and there for builders he knows and a few for shows. Good guy, been down some roads. Right now it’s iffy whether he’s taking orders.

 

[SDSmlf]

I think John makes a few here and there for builders he knows and a few for shows. Good guy, been down some roads. Right now it’s iffy whether he’s taking orders.

Doubt Don himself is taking orders or building barrels, although his son, John may have taken over the business. https://brownfuneralhomesinc.org/book-of-memories/1993470/getz-donald/obituary.php

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

He has been gone for 6 years? Very sad news. A noble man.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

I returned a barrel to them nine years ago for inspection. I asked to have it replaced and I would pay for it. No reply after the barrel was inspected. No return of the damaged barrel, and no new barrel or billing for a new one. Just dropped out of sight.

 

[Adam Daub]

John is still taking orders.... but not delivering. I have a friend waiting 3 months with no communication.. he talks a good game tto.unexpected people. Wish I'd have listened to people telling.me to stay away

 

[FlinterNick]

His son took over the business but slowly ceased operations over the years. I have a Getz 1803 barrel luckily. Getz made some nice round Brown Bess Barrels.

 

[Cowboy]

If I’m not mistaken? I’m thinking Don Getz passed away about four years ago my friend. He had a son or two that still might be in business? I’m not sure if they are?

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[Baxter]

Sometimes, words cannot be unsaid. Sad thing to carry about.

 

[SDSmlf]

If I’m not mistaken? I’m thinking Don Getz passed away about four years ago my friend. He had a son or two that still might be in business? I’m not sure if they are?

Respectfully, Cowboy

I posted Don’s obit in post 6 above. https://brownfuneralhomesinc.org/book-of-memories/1993470/getz-donald/obituary.php

 

[Cowboy]

I posted Don’s obit in post 6 above. https://brownfuneralhomesinc.org/book-of-memories/1993470/getz-donald/obituary.php

Oh! My apologies. Didn’t go to your link that you had posted.

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[bushytail]

I had 2 bad experiences with John. Which I should've learned my lesson after the 1st time. Without going into details, don't do business with him.

 

[pooch156]

I have a Getz swamped barrel in .50 caliber. It's on my Isaac Haines that I built 20 years ago. Good shooter! Too bad that Dons' son (John?) let the business slide after Dons' passing.

 

[GANGGREEN]

I had never owned a Getz barrel and had always rather wanted one, just because. I recently bought two old ones from a friend, one a lightweight .50 swamped 42" barrel and the other a straight 3/4" .36 barrel that I think I may have turned octagon to round at some point to make a light squirrel rifle with. I'm pretty happy to have gotten them when I did and for a very fair price.

 

[rich pierce]

I’ve had several Getz barrels and was always happy with them. I liked Don and John a lot. Really friendly, fun people with a lot of knowledge. I’ve got a .58 swamped Getz barrel in 1:66” twist and it shoots with any barrel I’ve ever owned.
That being said, I prefer barrels with a little choke for ease of loading. Bill Large and Green River Rifle Works barrels (not the same as Green Mountain) are the only ones I know of to be choked a bit and one can only hope to stumble on either.

 

[pamtnman]

Someone told me he saw Getz Barrels at the 18th Century Artisans Show in Carlisle a few weeks ago. But I’m not seeing anything on the internet indicating they are fully back in business. Anyone know better?

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

John has serious health issues and will not be back in business.