Cothran Machine

04/30/2026

Hi my Friends I am giving you a update on me and my shop. Well I will be retiring the end of May this year and selling off everything in my shop. I want to thank all of you for your support over the many years I’ve been making Airgun parts. You guys have been more than kind to me. And I do appreciate it all. I’ve made many friends and I hope to keep in touch with everyone of you. Take care of yourselves and may GOD bless you all always. Sincerely, Don Cothran

04/26/2025

This photo was taken back in the late 70s. I worked for Tennessee Bolt & Screw in Memphis, Tennessee. I don’t know how many of these fellas are still with us. I do know some have passed on. I worked there for about 16 years. If you’re in this picture, please give me a shout out. And just for fun, try to guess which one is me.

04/09/2024

11/20/2023

Hi guys haven’t not wrote anything much In a while. I’m not fully retired yet. I’m about to put some parts backup on my website. Going to clear my inventory. Will update soon. Thanks Don

08/15/2023

09/14/2022

Hi Guys. As most of you may know my website has been shut down. I was hoping to keep it open till next May, but as time went on It became more apparent that I needed to slow down. I’m still making parts but at a much slower pace. At some point in the near future I’ll probably retire completely. But at this time I would like to thank everyone for their support and friendship. my God bless everyone of you. Thanks so much. Don Cothran

03/08/2021

Hi guys well it’s taking longer than I hoped. It been 7 weeks  since knee replacement surgery. I hoped to be back full time in the shop by now, that hasn’t happened. This week I’m trying to work a few hours a day. We’ll see how it goes. I have been reminded by family that when I had the other knee replaced I was 14 years younger. And my son was working with me. So I guess my memory is not what it once was either. Well thank you for your well wishes and prayers. Don

01/08/2021

Hi Guys I just wanted to let you know I’m going to stop taking orders for at least three weeks. That’s wishful thinking (Having knee replacement). Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. Will fill the orders I have. Thank you for all your support. God bless you all. Don

08/15/2020

Hi guys just wanting to let you know I’m taking a little time off. Will be taking orders again September 1. Just needing to take some time to get a little rest and to do some work around the place. Thanks Don Cothran

01/15/2020

As most of you know the Lord received my son into his loving arms Saturday night. That put into perspective what happed early that mornings a tornado came through my neighbor hood cause a large amount of damage including my home. We haven’t had power since that morning. We are hoping to have the power back on tonight. All this is a small thing Compared to the loss of my wonderful young man. The world was a better place with him in it. I do and will miss him.
To those who have ordered parts from me I promise you I will get them out as fast as possible. Thanks Don