I hope you enjoy your refinished Lefever H Grade. But I was wondering why you chose to have Buck brown the twist barrels, when they originally would have been black and white? He did get some very nice contrast, and a fine smooth finish.
I was also wondering if this Lefever originally had the dog's head forend escutcheon, or if it had the plain steel escutcheon typically found on H Grades? I assume the dog's head on your gun is a reproduction, because most originals are quite worn. I also assume that Buck Hamlin did the color case hardening? Not many gunsmiths these days have the talent or ability to perform all aspects of gun work, including repairs, stocking, metal finishing, and bone charcoal case hardening. Many farm out much of their work. It would be interesting if you had any "Before" pics to show us what Buck started with.
