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Unread 03-03-2011, 08:47 PM   #1
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I think that may be Claro walnut like was used in the Repros. Any wood identification experts?
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Unread 03-03-2011, 09:35 PM   #2
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I would say that it is an outstanding piece of quarter sawn Juglans Regia, aka English walnut.
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Unread 03-03-2011, 11:11 PM   #3
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I agree with Mr Skies, I'm not convinced its a cyanide job. Attached is a DelGrego (letter, box, invoice, etc.) cyanide gun photo which shows the classic "Tiger Strip" pattern.
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Classic Guns thinks it is their case colors. I sent them photos earlier today. I purchased the gun earlier in the week and have not yet received it.
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Dave Fuller, I think you are right. Its more likely bright charcoal color case.
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I think this is number four, ie, Bruce and I agree. This gun may turn out to be a real prize. Maybe the floorplate mortise is a trick of the camera.
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Fantastic!! It looks like the neck feathers of a Golden Pheasant....

or some kind of butterscotch hard candy.
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Unread 03-11-2011, 08:16 AM   #8
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Certainly an attractive gun.

Ivory beads :
custom made Scott Doris 815 922 4534
Lyman beads wwww.brownells.com

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a variety of vintage leg of mutton cases and new and used trunk cases are available from anywhere from $200 to $700. What do you want and how much do you want to spend? Some of the cheaper ones are just that....cheap, but sometimes you can find one that is not falling apart for less.
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Here are some photos in natural light...alot different from the photo lamps....
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I found a very nice LOM case at an Antique store. The ends had been replaced and nicely done. After applying some leather cleaner it came out very nice. The cost $15

I found an Orvis LOM case at the same store that had some water streaking on it for $30. A PGCA member bought hat one.

They are just like Parkers in that there where you find them.
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