New Member in North Georgia

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Walter Sippel

Well Dean, it's hard being me sometimes. I skipped over to my bench and found one of the brass drifts that I have used for years and applied it gently. Both keys moved easily. Thank you.

Chuck, the drop at the heel is 27/8". Measured it several times. Definitely not a trap stock.

Also, when I got the forends removed I found the serial number on both irons as well as the keys themselves. And, the color case hardening is still bright on both irons. The little screws in the irons have been engraved. And, I took the gun out in the sun today and there is a little color on the left hand lock.

This gun sounds better and better with each post.

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

This gun sounds better and better with each post.

Absolutely Garry. Somehow I am just now seeing this post. Lordy Walter you have a dandy there. Fingers crossed for a great letter on that one.

[Harold Pickens]

What a unique and beautiful gun! Interesting engraving pattern, 2 of the dogs appear to be spaniels, and those Laminated barrels truly do resemble "snakeskin". Was this a family gun Walter? Hope you share your letter with us.

[Pa SxS]

Mailed out the letter today. I'm sure you will have lots of questions when you read it. Not your ordinary type of research letter. I won't have all the answers. If you post the letter we can all discuss it.

[Walter Sippel]

Geez, that was fast! I'll be waiting for it. Thanks!

[Harold Pickens]

Hope you share it with us--Chuck leaving us hanging with that intro to your letter.

[Walter Sippel]

Hello Harold! Of course I'm going to share the letter. That gun has been kept in the dark old safe for far too long. It needs to be aired out and put in the sun.

And along those lines, I took it to my gun club Tuesday to show the fellows in the Trap League. There was much Oooing and Ahhing. It was held, and petted, and just appreciated for what it was by all the old guys there.

Then I brought it home, wiped it off thoroughly with RIG, and put it back in the safe.

[John Davis]

Walter, what gun club? Cherokee? John

[Walter Sippel]

Yep.

[Mike Franzen]

What a great find. I would be interested in how or where you found it.