Connecticut Shotgun

[Hammer Gun]

Bring Gunner's gun we will take photos and talk about true friends, Gary

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

That's a special piece of wood, for sure. Each time I see one of Tony's guns, I am in awe what a machine can do, but laser checkering makes me appreciate the skill of a good stockmaker. We are fortunate there are guys like Chris Dawe, and Brian Dudley. No amount of technology can ever replace the beauty of hand checkered walnut.

Thanks Edgar. The issues with getting checkering tools lately and the way my hands feel after doing a lot of checkering jobs makes me wonder if getting one of Hosfords power checkering tools might be a good long term thing. But I just cannot bring myself to do it since the characteristics of a truly hand cut checkering job would be compromised.

Gary, all involved in putting that hammer gun together truly went all out! Very nice.

[Brian H]

Gary,

That hammer gun is something to be proud of for sure. The special touches on the checkering are beyond words.

Fantastic job Chris Dawe, that is impressive!

[Jim DiSpagno]

Gary, that is a masterpiece for sure. All the craftsmen involved should be proud. The stock work by Chris Dawe is truly amazing. That fine line checkering is not at all easy to do no less THAT WELL. Congratulations on an amazing piece of art. Use it in good health my friend.

[Hammer Gun]

Brian D and Brian H and Jim, thanks for the compliments, The guys that worked on this gun were all in Canada, simply to keep it from going back and forth across the " Berlin Wall " or customs as we call it, Canada passed a law while the gun was there that even if it was an antique, if it would accept modern shells you can not ship it out or into Canada, also UPS in New York, " Bloombergville " would not ship it! finally got it across in Oswego, and shipped via USPS, It takes two weeks to get a letter to someone in Canada, obviously they still have the pony express up there, I was lucky to have Sean get it out, and thru customs they wanted all invoices, entry papers, proof of date of manufacture, and on and on. glad it is home! The guys up in Canada did a wonderful job for me and jumped thru some hoops that most would not have done, I really appreciate that, this guns means a lot to me and is one of my most prized possessions, sorry do not mean to be long winded, Gary