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Unread 04-10-2023, 02:12 PM   #1
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As I mentioned previously Brad re-case colored a 20 ga Trojan as part of a total restoration. When I spoke with Brad about the case coloring he indicated to me that he alone did all the case coloring in the shop. That was one aspect of his work that he was very proud of. I thought his colors came as close to "original looking' Parker colors as possible. Since Brad's unfortunate passing, I don't know if his son, Parker, has picked this service up or sending it out. We lost a terrific craftsman and great guy when Brad passed. May he rest in peace, he certainly earned it.
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Allen, I also miss Brad very much. I took annual trips to GR to visit with him and bring guns for his counsel and work. He did indeed do his own case coloring according to him, at least during those years I had guns done. I think his CC work looked as good as that of Turnbull in the guns I have observed first hand (obviously, a small sample size).
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