Geb,
just looked again at the pics..what a super Gun mate.
I have a real soft spot for those early Francottes
Good work isn't cheap though, I have no Idea what a made from scratch whole forend fitted to your gun would cost.
But if the rest of the Gun is in good order, good bbl s, tight lock up etc, good sound wood n all its surely worth a try.
Could a new & fitted forend cost 2000 or so?, even if it did you would have a lovely shooter gun, though I guess the new end would cut down the resale price?
If that metal from James is close n could be fitted, your GOLDEN,
please let us know how this works out.
I have seen a Gun or two in this state, but never for 25 dollars
best to you, n good luck
franc
