Brian:
Huge thanks... I was really worried the pin would need to be drilled to remove. I will target reshaping it to make it fully round again.
Agreed in that we'd rust brown the bbls then remove to show the pattern. I assume brown is correct for this period and not black? No problem either way. I had a running relation with Prof Gaddy before he passed and he taught me a lot on his experiments/methods with colors and rust browning. I learned a lot is an understatement. I just hope to be 1/2 the man he was some day.
She is a #1 frame (not 1 1/2 or 2). As for wood, I was thinking something about mid-grade w/ some feathering unless we decide to upgrade the engraving. I assume a #1 1/2 or 2 semi-inletted would fit the tang and trigger but be proud on the cheeks.
There really is no downside right now as I got her for well under what the parts are worth alone. The previous owner didn't think it was safe to shoot at all. I'm really just looking for some 2nd opinions, then friends to shoot her with when done. Ducks beware!
Dan
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