Thanks Dennis! Paul Hodgins was very forthcoming in relating his method of applying the slacum oil finish which he has been using for decades since he training at H&H. The story is included in my new book Double Guns and Custom Gunsmithing see: SSM-DG&CG
Advanced copies have just arrived from the printer and the book will be available Sept 1st. I will be signing copies during the Vintage Cup at Pintail Point.
Best to all,
Steve