New and old.
 

Here is a recently fully restored VH 12g next to its original wood. Restored for the owner whose grandfather bought the gun brand new. Attachment 111076

I like the new one better...





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Me too

I would sure hope so.

Here are some photos of the whole gun. It is a 2 frame 12g. 30" gun. Case Colors by Turnbull and full engraving recut by Gournet.

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Wow - Doug’s people sure have that CCH process nailed!!





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Brian,
Did you rust blue the barrels? They look mighty fine, as well.

Yes. This was one of the last sets that I did. I have decided to hang up rust bluing as a service for a while. I cannot stand polishing barrels. It is too hard on me physically.

I just finished reading your article on the 2023 raffle gun. Absolutely beautiful work. I have a German made shotgun in my office with the same pattern of Damascus on the barrels. Do you know the name of that pattern?

Three iron Turkish

That's a good picture to keep in mind when you think you're having a bad day. Your work is really impressive Brian.

The only good thing about the old stock is there is no decision whether to make a new one or try to fix the old one. Ones in the latter category will drive you nuts

Absolutely gorgeous VH there.

Nice work as always.

Nice stock. Grain seems to run right up through the wrist as it should. Not that many V grades have stocks that nice.

You mean you don't like the aching finger wrists and elbows and how you loose your fingerprints for a couple days ?
No it's a crap job I agree ...I'm a real sucker,usually wait till I have 8 to 10 sets to do, its mindless drudgery

Chris, I always think of you when I look at those nice Barrels on my 16ga :)