Complete refinish and DT conversion on a Repro

[Brian Dudley]

Here is a 12g. DHE Repro 2 bbl set that I just finished up.

The gun was not in bad condition when I started. It had some wear to the original frame "colors" and some marks in the wood from use.

The major complaints by the owner were that he did not want the single trigger that was in the gun. He wanted the stock dimensions lowered and also wanted the gun to look like new again but with traditional bone charcoal case colors.

I was able to lower the comb by 1/4" and the heel by 1/16" and then it was reshaped with a more traditional Parker comb flute. The butt and forend was refinished and the checkering recut with mullered borders. I had to do a little bit of touchup to the owners initials that were already engraved on the stock oval.

The action was converted to Double Triggers and all external evidence of the single trigger was removed. The new double triggers were nickel plated.

The frame and the original engraving was in very good condition so it needed little work other than a final polish after removing the original finish. It was then case colored by Turnbull.

All of the original bluing on the barrels and small parts was in very good condition, so it was left alone.

Photos are below.

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[Garry L Gordon]

There's nothing quite like fine craftsmanship...and this is certainly an example of it.

[Kenny Graft]

Sweet,,,,good job!

[Paul Ehlers]

Another awesome job Brian!!

That is one crazy stick of Claro on that repro and I mean that in a good way. It's an eye catcher for sure!!

[Joseph Burroughs]

Beautiful work.

[Alfred Greeson]

Amazing work Brian!

[Michael Lansing]

This gun is mine. My father bought it in the mid-1990s. After shooting it for many years as one of his favorites, he put it away for me to use someday.

I started hunting with it in 2012, as I chronicled here:

http://72.71.199.50/forums/showthread.php?t=8725

My dad passed on in November 2016. After that, I decided to sell some of his other guns and invest the money into this Reproduction's wood (refinish and change in dimensions) and metal (case hardening) and into double triggers (the way God and nature intended a side-by-side to be). After many months of research and reflection, I decided on exactly what I wanted to do. Then I sent it to Brian.

Brian was easy to work with, thoughtful, attentive, detailed, clear, and careful. He provided top-notch service as well as excellent craftsmanship. Like so many in the PGCA, I am happy to give him my highest recommendation.

In short, I trusted Brian with my heirloom, and I am thrilled by the results.

Let me assure you that his work is as incredible in person as it in the photos he posted from his workshop. Here are a few more photos of the gun, this time from the field (earlier today).

Cheers!

[Randy G Roberts]

That's good stuff Michael. You are going to be shooting Dads gun for years to come now just the way you wanted it. I am sure he would approve as well. You picked the right guy in Brian for quality work. Best of luck with your new treasure.

[Daniel B Sweet]

That is one fine looking firearm, pride in a well done job is as good as a pile of cash. Nice to see such a beloved shotgun get out and do what it was made for, like taking out your four legged best friend on a cool morning hunt.

[Richard Flanders]

That is some wicked gorgeous wood. Nicest I've ever seen on a repro, I think. And a stunning job by Brian all around.

[Mike Franzen]

Great job Brian! The wood is definitely an eye catcher. Looking at owner’s pictures I was think what a great camo pattern for turkey hunting.

[Brian Dudley]

I love those photos Mike! Thank you very much for sharing them.

[Harry Neil]

That deserves more than a like....

I think the Parker Boys would be more than willing to claim it as one of there own.
Well done ....