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Sidelock
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Does anyone have an idea how old the wood that ended up on one of these marvelous doubles might be. Could the tree that produced the wood that was used on a 1914 gun have been planted in the 1700's or early 1800's? I've wondered about that for some time and this thread begs the question. I guess I got in on the tail end of the original thread and it sort of burned out. Any thoughts on this? Jorge, Oregon timberlot specialists in walnut say it takes between 50 and 80 years to get good wood with at least a twenty-eight inch diameter. They are using hybrids in some cases to better the production expected from European and eastern US stock.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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I am sorry I diden't see that I could give more info and I am glad to do that.I am sorry about my bad English but I do my best.
The second gun is made on a Merkel action for MASQUELIER but it is made in Ferlach it have the Ferlach proofmarks and it is engraved by R.Chind (Richard or Reinhard) I could not find info about him.It is rose en scroll and very well done.The SXS made by W.Richards in Liverpool is made in 1884 source Nigel Brown part II page 137 it is a high grade gun beautifull engraving 76 Cm barrels and in sublim condition.Later I want send some pictures about my Mario Beschi with the help of Ken Georgi
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Sidelock
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Looking forward to your pictures--thanks.
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