I cleaned up all the metal parts of the old Griffin and Howe '03. Now that the rust is gone, I'll have to decide whether to replace the drilled out action with another 1924 action without holes. I know it wouldn't be original, but there would be no way to identify it as a replacement since there is no engraving on the action itself. Presently, I will probably just install plug screws in the Stith holes and reinstall a 48S base, which I found in my junk box. I need a top for the 48 and screws to mount the base. Can anyone help me with those? The wood is ready for stripping, with no obvious damage. There are no marks on the wood that would indicate who the original stocker was, probably Seymour Griffin. The original trap buttplate cleaned up nicely, and the screws are not bad at all.
