Steel, Walnut and Leather

[Jack Kuzepski]

Bruce,

You alway post pics of very interesting and beautiful guns and accessories. The composition of the photos is thoughtfully done, the pics are always in focus and the detail is crisp. You'll also be the cause for me to get a new keyboard, after drool shorts out the old one!!

Jack Kuzepski

[Hammer Gun]

Keep those great photos coming bruce I look forward to seeing them every time you post ! Gary

[Jeff Christie]

Who made the case? It also looks to be of outstanding quality.

[Bruce Day]

That case is made by Robert Cochran. In Calgary.

Out sage grouse hunting north of the Missouri Breaks east of Zortman Montana right now then down to Denton for sharptails and Huns.

[Charlie Larkin]

I am a new owner of a 16 guage. Do I dare try to buff up the wood? The gun is all original and so much patina, my first reaction is to do nothing.

[Dean Romig]

First rule of owning and working on classic old guns... "First, do no harm."

[Bruce Day]

Another word for patina is crud. On stocks, scrub them with soap and water. If the finish disappears then all you had was a dirt and oil finish and now you need to refinish. Most old Parkers could use at least a top coat of french polish, tru oil, formbys or what ever you like that is a shellac and oil finish. Post photos if you want particular advise. Out chasing Huns this morning. Too hot and I'm just sitting back now listening to pheasants cackle at each other.