They would be no improvement over the Beesley, Thorny. I did get to chat with the owner at Champlin about that neat old Boss that was hashed thoroughly here a few weeks past-he said it was an old, tired gun with new wood and tubes. He also said he 'coulda sold it 15 times or so-he didn't need any help moving that one. Viagra jOey's theory is likely blown, but, hey, what else is new?
Hammers aren't my thing, but, why didn't you bite? $4400 was a low price to pay for admission to that club. The name game you seem enamoured with can't be purchased for much less most days of the week. You'da been in fine form, frozen loads in the spanking new chambers, drawing a bead on them webbies, with the locals thinking the SS Lowell had finally come to Papa, with money to burn.
Too late, today, however. The Bgun will have to suffice.
Best,
Ted