Thank you I have a copy of Tony's book and it is a great inspiration. However that man had more talent than I do. I appreciate a tig will get the trigger guard back in order but I am concerned about discolouring. I have a good stock maker/repairer here in Calgary and tomorrow I will know if the stock is salvageable. I know my man cannot inlet a sidelock.
Known history of the gun is that it was a mantle piece for many years on a Saskatchewan farm. Places in Saskatchewan were home to English aristocrats second sons. One town I lived in 'Grenfell' was named after Sir Grenfell and in the 20's they chased fox on horses. I have a suspicion the gun came over with them. It was purchased in an auction when the farm was sold. I have a few hundred into this project and can certainly spend more if it is worthwhile. I have no sentiment in the project just the excitement of re-creation.
Now next question. Choke the tubes or use the mono-block and re-build? Again who is the man to do this?
