I went through something similar to this with hot rods. The first really nice one that I sold was an eye-opener. Same axiom applies with doubleguns, IMO. If you don't REALLY enjoy the process, and are willing to take a loss just to go through it, you are way ahead financially to shop around and buy something you like that someone else has already restored. Then, THEY'RE the ones in that boat.

Excellent story, Rob. But,.......... it REALLY IS a nice looking boxlock, much more gun than I have seen advertised many times, on the web, for more money.

Thanks for posting your experience with it.

SRH

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