G 16/30

[Bruce Day]

So here are some detailed photos.

Issues as I see them:

1. Locks need to be cleaned of dried gunk. Rust on hammer spring needs to be removed. No need to dissemble the locks. There are no mechanical problems.

2. Stock gouges on both sides need to be steamed and raised. Crack in wrist and tiny crack at rear of one lockplate need to be glued. Oil soaking at bottom corners of head need to be pulled out. Dried oil in lockplate recess needs to be sprayed out.

3. Topcoat of finish needs to be applied after cracks, oil soaking and gouges repaired. Scrub off any hand oil and dirt on the grip. The wood will not be sanded or otherwise taken to bare wood.

4. Barrels have been cleaned so many times, probably with metal polish, that the Damascus pattern is not as distinct as it could be and the rib inscription is almost polished out. An Iowa engraver will chase the lettering then Dale will re-brown the barrels. They have no dents, unusual for many old guns.

5. The barrels still lock tight against the standing breach, so no metal work on the hook will be needed.

All in all, an easy job without altering the gun, substantial repairs or costly re-work.