I've gotten a bit closer on my "winter" project. Got 90% inletted wood from Dave Crossno, and it is fitted to the Ballard now. Still need to find someone to properly checker it.
Barrel is polished, and ready for rust bluing. Found some bubba gunsmith had soldered the target bases to the barrel, after attaching them with screws. Unsure why the solder, as the screws were holding just fine, and no stripped threads. Got the bases off with some heat, and a dental pick to reveal the slots covered in solder. Should be much improved without the solder stains on the bluing.
Still need to finish buffing out the small repro Farrow buttplate I found for it. I'll probably leave it in the white once polished, as I like them better that way, vs. most new nickel finishes I've seen.
