who got it

[Big D]

Where was it offered?

[Craig Budgeon]

Gun was posted on gunsinternational late last week thru yesterday. Deans post refers to the gun as a project gun but I find it misleading to call it a project gun. To the members who missed it, you wouldn't be disappointed had you had the chance to view it.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Craig Budgeon

Gun was posted on gunsinternational late last week thru yesterday. Deans post refers to the gun as a project gun but I find it misleading to call it a project gun. To the members who missed it, you wouldn't be disappointed had you had the chance to view it.

Dean's terminology was absolutely on the mark. Those who know Tony, know he does not "publish " the faults and leaves it to the seasoned collector with the knowledge and wherewithal to take this from a 'sow's ear' to a silk purse. There are a few qualified smiths who know what the gun should end up looking like, and for sure, the last one missed the mark. The Brady case was a teaser.

[Craig Budgeon]

With a chance of annoying Edgar again, I referred to the quote Dean made of his (friend) in his post of the gun being a project gun. To me that gun would be considered a shooter at best if safe and a parts gun if not. I am not sure anyone can RESTORE that gun and recoup his investment in equal dollars. Oh by the way I have known Tony Galazan for over 40 years and have done business with him since 1986 on a regular basis.

[Dean Romig]

Everyone has his own opinion and is entitled to it. In my opinion it has distinct possibilities.





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[edgarspencer]

No worries Craig, You didn't annoy me. I simply felt Deans description that the gun was a project was correct. As it is, it may be a shooter. I wouldn't say from the pictures that could be determined. In my view, it is not only a project, it's a very worthy project, because the receiver is so interesting. Guns with absent dolls heads, are rare and were usually ordered by professional shooters, so Larry's comment about the letter is equally pertinent.

Knowing Tony as you do, I'm surprised we haven't met, as Tony and I hung out together regularly at Safari, usually in the basement, from the mid 70s.

[Kirk Pfeffer]

Would it be possible to see some pictures or the listing number?
Thanks
Kirk

[Dean Romig]

At the time of the sale the entire ad was pulled from the Gunsinternational web page.





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[Dean Romig]

Great provenance and history. Thanks Larry and thank you too chuck!






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[edgarspencer]

That is a fantastic letter and eliminates a lot of doubts. Now to just get it stock long enough so Deb doesn't claim it.