Pacing the floor like a caged bear.....

Thanks for the feedback Mr. Kaas. I already have a fine Master Gunsmith, also a personal friend and a brother PGCA member to boot, right in my backyard here in MI. You may have seen some of his postings recently in the Parker Reproductions section of the Forum; Brad Bachelder. I merely raised the question to Destry to possibly give the PGCA membership another potential source for quality work.

Having shot with Destry, and being fortunate to share a few of his fine doubles, including the 8 bore Churchill and his 12 DHE, I would take his mention of Mr. Bickel as a very high endorsement indeed. This would seem to be verified by your comments that he (Mr. Bickel) is not taking on any additional gun work at present. Also speaks well to his standing as a craftsman, not to over-commit on work load and become past due on completed work. Good luck with your coming waterfowl season too! F. M.