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Don't get me wrong - I'm not a gun photographer like the guys who take shot in DGJ - not by any means. But I've found if you take 10 photos of a given angle you can usually get one that is quite good.

I agree, it's unforgivable when someone is trying to sell a multi-thousand dollar gun and all you can tell from the pics is that it is a gun of some sort.

There is a guy with a huge reputation in NY that loved to check the cheeks, and recolor the action with cynide. Beware the DG redo.
bill

Everyone thanks for the input.
Sorry for the poor picture quality-yes it is a relatively cheap, 2-year old camera and obviously I'm not too facile with it. These pics were taken about a year ago when I was just documenting it for myself; I will take better pics before listing it for sale or have someone help me.
There is a hardwood plug on very close inspection at the head of the stock which has been covered over with the checkering. I agree that this was most likely performed at the factory in the mid-40s (will have to look up date code). The forend wood minus iron is still at the home of the person from whom I got it; he had a custom slim beavertail made by a guy from the Winchester Custom Shop in the late 60s and fitted to the original iron. I will get the original splinter from him and have it fitted back on hopefully in time for the Southern. The gun most definitely has never been touched with a torch or cyanide!
Thank you all for weighing in, this gives me a better idea of worth. If any of you are in the VA area and interested in seeing it first-hand let me know. Happy to show it.
Cheers,
Bill