Bushmaster,
Pre war 20 gauge solid rib guns are scarce! I applaud keeping the original stock with the gun! A few thoughts to review with Mr. Vallone, although I am sure he is well aware of them. (This is the way I would do it, perhaps you are thinking differently-it is your gun and you should do what ever you want) Barrel has to be rust blued{solid rib is soldered on) to a very very fine matte finish as contrasted to the receiver that is very highly polished and has a high 'gloss" look to it even over its top. Many people think the receiver on a pre war had been refinished because of this 'look' but that's the way they were done at the time. The pre war stocks have a comb and comb cut unlike post war stocks. Trap stocks have the same configuration as yours but are a bit higher. I am sure Mr. Vallone knows all this but suggest reminding him that you want a pre war restoration, not just a refinish, etc. In any event, good luck!
Last edited by Walter C. Snyder; 03/15/09 10:25 PM.
