So, after a very long stay with a stocker, I finally got this gun back. I had the fore-end converted from SFE to SBTFE, and am very happy with how it came out. It is much longer but not too bulky. The metal tip was replaced with horn. The pistol grip was replaced with Woodward style grip with a grip cap. The leather pad may be the best I have seen.

It was an adventure getting this project done, but I am very happy with the final result (proof is in the eating - it shoots very well). Sorry for the crappy iPhone photos.








Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.