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Unread 07-18-2015, 12:07 PM   #1
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Which is nicer - before or after??

There's little question that the 'after' picture illustrates very nicely what a proper restoration can do for the wood on guns that, even through the grime and wear of a century, show the promise of "something in there that begs to come out."
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Unread 07-18-2015, 12:19 PM   #2
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With out question in my opinion, the after, it is the same wood just brought back to its original glory, restoration done right as this example shows, is just like washing a car get the dirt and grime off so it looks like it supposed too! Again just my two cents, and you all know what opinions are like, every body has one, Gary
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few more.

And finally, a table of Parker recommended loads for hammer guns.
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beautiful guns... charlie
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Bruce a beautiful restoration. How was the checkering inside the ssbp restored?
Does the trigger guard have the sn on stamped on the wood side as is typical?
Keep em coming.
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A filler is needed. Most stockers make their own with a paste of saw dust and glue, then check over that. Stain helps.

Yes.
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Who did the restoration on gun?

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My guess would be Batchelder
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I personally liked it better before restoration. Kinda like refinishing the pine floor with poly in a 75 year old hunting cabin. I just like old original stuff, shows more character in my opinion.
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But you'll have to admit it's as nice a restoration as you'll ever see.
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