I would like to thank everyone for the positive feedback on this project. When you refinish a gun and give up it's "originality" that sends up a red flag for some who would say "how dare you" and "the collector value is ruined". I don't think I've ruined the value at all, it's a hunting gun and one that will see lots of use this fall in the Grouse woods.
For everyone who has PM'd me regarding getting the contact info let me just say this. I have known this gunsmith for over 25 years and I'm sure he wouldn't mind getting more work BUT he is in Florida fishing and I can't/won't offer his contact information without his prior approval. I have no idea what finish he used but he did give me a jar of it to use as needed
