Some of the guys that are working on double guns today would cause the original gunmakers to get down on their knees and bow in respect. They would then go out for a beer to discuss their trades (as well as other pertinent subjects). Today's craftsmen represent the same cross section of U.S. born and European born craftsmen that populated the gun factories of the late 1800s and early 1900s. The customers of Parker Brothers and A.H.Fox never had any contact with the gunsmiths who built their guns. Today, if I have Tony or any other guy build me a gun at a high price, I will have the opportunity to meet the gunsmith, the stockmaker, and engraver, you name it. That puts soul into a gun from day one. Any experiences that I have for the next whatever many years I use the gun will add to that "soul".
