Repair vs. restoration

[Double Lab]

Joe,
Dewey Vicknair does top notch work. Check out his website, vicknairrestorations.com, and check out the smashed DHE stock which he repaired showing before and after photos. That is my gun and when he was finished you could'nt tell it was ever damaged. Raising dents is no problem either. You would be very happy with his work. I also live in Parkville/Carney and he is 1hr20min from here. PM me if you would like to see his work.
Daryl

[Bill Murphy]

Your Dewey Vicknair repair will be more than you want to pay, but you will only have to do it once and you will like it. Being able to talk face to face to your gunsmith is worth the extra cost. You will also save on shipping and insurance. Mr. Vicknair has done a lot of work for me, some a bit heroic. My relationship with him also started because his shop is very convenient to my home in Montgomery County, MD.

[Joe D.]

Gentlemen,
First, let me thank you for responding. Your confirmation of this man's abilities gives me the information I need to proceed. Daryl, that is an incredible set of pictures of your gun!! I would very much like to see it some day and will send a PM soon.
Over the years I have learned that you, pretty much, get what you pay for. Work performed on a classic gun is a lot like taxidermy. You must live with the results for a long time. I have examined many a fine gun over the years which had a mediocre repair done, the effects of which, are permanent. Although I am not wealthy by any stretch, I feel that this gun deserves only top quality service. Every time a bird falls at its' report, it will convince me that I was thinking right! Again, I thank you for your advice.
Regards,
Joe