Not a family double but I did have a 03A3 restocked in a fine crotch black walnut blank harvested off my fathers farm, all metal refinished and polished then re-blued, a custom case built to hold it and a small metal plate with my Fathers service number, terminal rank and date of service. Took two years to complete it. I was very proud of it and it is the nicest 03A3 I ever held. Gave it to him for his 70-th birthday.
I never thought about how many memories it could bring back but we sat there for a long time while my father held it and looked at it. He never said a word after thanks. He has never shot it. He cleans it twice a year. On Veterans Day and the other day he explained to me was the day he lost his very best friend in WWII. The gun will come to me when he passes and I'll clean it three times a year, adding his birthday to the list. Honor men of honor when you can.
