Hello Everyone,
I recently picked up this 12ga in an auction for little money, so it's project time. I don't think it will end up looking as great as the ones you guys have but I'm hopping to get it to a good shooting state.
So far I have the letter on order and from my research this is a VH 12g on a #2 from made in 1889 with 30" barrels. Everything appears to be original the metal seems to be in good shape just needs a good cleaning. The stock is another matter, right now I'm not sure it can be saved but who knows.
Couple pics. At some point I'll probably start a work thread, I don't think I'll be doing a full factory new restore but more of a refresh/conservation.
Looking forward to learning from everyone. Here are some pics.
Lockup is tight and the bores look good.
Stock is loose and there is a gap between the frame.
Wrist was pinned at some point with a machine screw and a couple nuts on the other side.
Not sure what this yellow stuff is but its harder than a rock. I tested acetone, mineral spirits and lacquer thiner and nothing helped. It does flake off if you scrape it.