Restored CHE

[Bruce Day]

Mr. Souther, to your original question of who worked on your gun.

I am only guessing, but there were a couple shops that did cyanide process case colors, among them the Color Case Company in Ohio and DelGrego Gunsmiths in Ilion, NY. The DelGrego's did the preparation work and then sent the work out to another small shop in Ilion.

As for the stock work, I have no idea. There are a number of stockists, and even the DelGrego's sent that work out to friends in the trade. I do not know if it is DelGrego work, but the gun is sufficiently distinctive such that you could send them photos and I would think they would remember the gun if they did any of the work.

I use the DelGrego's for some mechanical work and greatly respect their abilities.

[joe souther]

Thanks Bruce........does DelGrego have an email address ?

I know the restoration hurts the value but I now have a gun that fits me and I am not afraid to shoot.

[joe souther]

Someone wanted to see the other side of the stock

[joe souther]

This CHE was delivered to me today and it is better than the photos. The colors are very subdued and not nearly as bright as they appear in the photo. The floorplate fits flush...I think the photo just made a reflection that looked like an edge. Overall incredibly happy. The wood is fabulous and the wood to metal fit is perfect as well as the checkering. It appears to be unfired since restoration. Now I need a nice leather case. Where do you get an ivory bead that resembles the original ? Joe