I was very sad this morning to see the post concerning the recent passing of our friend on this bbs (and valued member of other boards also) J. D. Steele (Harz) of Clinton, MS. Joe and I had been corresponding back and forth and finishing up the final details of a Martini project he was going to complete for me. I had been waiting on a reamer and guage set he was going to use to rechamber my barrel, plus do other conversion work on the action to center fire, and also waiting on my wood to be finish turned to a sharp looking pattern he suggested for me. The reamer set and the wood are back, the project is ready to proceed now. My most recent emails have gone unanswered.
I would appreciate suggestions for other experienced Martini gunsmiths other members here may have used with satisfaction in the past.
Joe was a valuable member here, his suggestions and comments were always timely and appropriate. I know many will miss him.
Thanks for your suggestions.
