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I agree. I have several he has done over the years. Bill Graham at "Nice Old Doubles" in Durham, NC, was just accepted as a member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild as a finisher. I just received the latest issue of the ACGG's magazine; and in that magazine, Glenn Fewless states that the damascus barrels Bill Graham submitted for his acceptance review was as nicely done as any he had ever seen. That's high praise from where I sit. When Glenn Fewless praises work, you can have confidence that work has passed a critical eye of the highest standard in gunmaking. I've seen Bill Graham's work, and I absolutely agree with Glenn Fewless' assessment.
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Mr. Gorman’s black/white is great from what I’ve seen. Bachelder, Hamlin, and the work of Dale Edmunds before he retired: all really good.
I believe it to be a stylistic pursuit, where we each have our different looks. Personally, I enjoy English browns the most.
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Last year at the Southern I shot with a young man from Raleigh who was shooting a 10 gauge LC Smith restored by Mr Graham. The work was superb in every way.
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Last year I pretty much "challenged" Bill Graham on a tough rebuild. I have had around about all my life an old Ithaca Flues that belonged to my grandfather. It has always been in bad shape and I've never seen it shootable. Would have made a good boat paddle. I mentioned it to Bill after listening to him on a podcast where he discussed his interest in saving old guns. I told him that this might be his biggest challenge and he laughed and doubted that description. After I gave it to him when at the Southern last year, however, he agreed! He told me that project would take about a year. I haven't heard anything from him over that time but I suspect I'll soon see what kind of magician old Bill is. Should be interesting! ![[Linked Image from iili.io]](https://iili.io/HhCY17p.jpg)
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New wood, many dollars.
JR
Be strong, be of good courage.
God bless America, long live the Republic.
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I don’t have any guns that belonged to my Grandfathers. My maternal Grandfather delivered coal and, later, drove a cab in New York city his entire life. I don’t believe he ever lived outside the city limits, and I am certain he never owned a gun.
Dad was an orphan.
That said, if I did, I might think twice about doing what you are doing!
Best of luck, I hope it remains an heirloom of your family’s forever.
Best,
Ted
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He told me that project would take about a year. I haven't heard anything from him over that time but I suspect I'll soon see what kind of magician old Bill is. Should be interesting! Working on it, but underestimated how long some things would take. Thank you again for the opportunity to help your grandfather’s gun.
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