I can sympathize Jason.
A CHE 20, straight grip, DT, no safety, checkered butt with 30" Damascus barrels was originally sent to Canada.
I had the opportunity to buy it for something like $15k with 2nd rate Belgian replacement 28" fluid steel barrels.
I made a very reasonable offer and was refused.
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"I'm a Setter man.
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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