Good evening KY Jon.
Let me preface this by saying I didn't undertake this project to make money. I want this gun to be a part of my modest cabinet.
I'll also say I have nothing but the utmost respect for you and your input.
I will however respectfully disagree with you regarding the moneymaking aspect of a saltwood restoration.
I've done it twice now and made a modest to handsome profit on both. They were graded subgauge Superposed and were purchased
at better than reasonable prices due to the same type of hysterical, irrational fear of these guns that the likes of buzz here demonstrates.

As you know, the two things that must be done to restore a saltwood gun.are new wood and metal rejuvenation.
What makes this project different is an additional pair of facets, extra barrels and engraving.
A second barrel set is just that. Much like extra features on a new car, you got to pay to play.
The value of an original set of Belgian 28 gauge barrels is what it is.
Just as $100 bills never go on sale, neither do Belgian Super 28 gauge barrels.
If you want the barrels, you pay the price. I consider them a tangible asset, money in the bank.

The only real value question is the engraving. I've always been intrigued by the Pointer mystique.
Back in the day, guys jumped over the Pointer and purchased the Diana. Today, scarcity yields value.
Having the engraving done by a world class (and original Belgian engraver) seemed like a pretty good risk.
Is it worth the extra coin, upwards of a third of the cost of this restoration? It is to me.
Could I bee the only one in the world who'll appreciate it? Doubtful.


I don't believe anyone, anywhere knows their way around a Superposed better that Art Isaacson. His work is impeccable.
If you add up all the if's and's and but's, I couldn't be more comfortable putting my hard earned money into his capable hands.
Combine Art's track record, Angelo's track record and the track record of Belgian Superposed, 28 gauge, Pointer's and I say "I'm betting on me".

Canvasback and all the rest with constructive critism, thank you.
Naysayers and Poo Pooers, the floor is yours.