I was asked a few questions via private messages that I think they are worth sharing.
I was also asked if Bachelder outsources the case hardening/coloring?
Bachelder case hardens in house. He does it by batch of like guns from the same period. I know that he mixes the ingredients special for each gun and period. I just sent him a EH Parker after learning that he has a batch (about a dozen) of early Parker hammerless actions going to be case hardened in the near future.
I was asked if Bachelder restocked this Super Fox?
Bachelder restored the original wood by first using a heated acid solution to pull the oil from the stock. After that he was able to restore the original wood. Previously Brad did the same for an LC Smith 10 Gauge Grade 2 with chain Damascus barrels.
Finally, I was asked about price and schedule?
I think the price Brad Bachelder charged me for this restoration was very reasonable. The time required was also reasonable. Since I do not represent Brad please ask him about price and schedule. I think you will find him to be surprising reasonable for both.
Most respectfully,
Mark
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