Dave, I appreciate you taking the time to try & help me with this, as well as everyone else that responded. It's funny how these old guns take on such an interesting history to the current owner, and at one time they were simply another gun rolling out of the various factories, regardless of a VH 12 gauge or a VH .410, just another gun! I think we've latched on to these guns for a more important reason than money also. These guns are the showcase/highlight of American workmanship. Made by men and women who had pride in their work, not just another paycheck. It shows. Most of these old guns are fitted so tightly it appears as if the wood was " poured " around the metal. It's what I strive for when I restock or make a fly rod. I hear the word " acceptable " glue lines in the rods. I just don't think a gap filled with glue is acceptable. It's why I still handplane, I can control what happens. Thanks again for ya'll taking the time to look at my gun and help. Most appreciated, Jerry
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