Thanks, Ken. All I know about gunsmithing is what I read here and of the work and words of gunsmiths to whom I send my guns. Dr. Gaddy's letter qualifies warping to my satisfaction. He says of the correct process: "virtually no warpage will take place" and a couple sentences later refers to "Many British craftsmen follow a similar schedule . ." British craftsman and now Canadian Nick Makinson brought my mint SW back to perfection from six months submerged in salt water. He reminded me of the risk of warping, and I decided not to take it. No regrets.