Wow Pat, I'm so sorry to learn that about the wrist. That grain was as straight as I have ever seen in the wrist of any Repro. I wish I could answer your question about the forends - all I can think of is that there was some hand fitting even on the hi-tech, machine-made Repros.
Hmmm... Now that I look at it again, I do see some 'not so straight' grain in there. Maybe it was the other side that looked better. No matter - the damage is done. I hope it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg.
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Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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