So . . . short update: Dropped my VH off with Matt Begley today in Osgood, Ohio. We talked for quite a while, and he showed me a few interesting jobs he's working on. Nice guy. He doesn't seem to think the trigger plate is a big deal and says it is an easy fix (which was a relief) and is going to install a spurred buttplate (either the one I brought him or an original from an old project) and have a name plate that a previous owner affixed filed down and re-engraved with the old Studebaker script logo. Anyway, I'm hoping to have the gun back in March some time and will keep you all posted. Thanks to all who offered advice about this gun. I know that some thought that the butt replacement was unnecessary, but it is an appointment that I thought was really nice in the earlier Parkers. It has been a real pleasure purchasing from a nice gentleman in Maryland and getting opinions from this awesome forum.
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