2152hq, "Hard-fitter" was a job title at one time... (along with "polisher") the scariest thing I ever have to do is straighten warped case hardened parts, but sometimes it has to be done!!!
The top tang of this action, one lock plate and the forend iron warped. After straightening, was left with a tiny gap, wood to metal, on the iron, but that was the best I could do!!!! This 12 ga. also features case colors and charcoal blue (top lever, safety & guard) by Doug Turnbull, rust (brls) and nitre blue (triggers & screws) from my shop. I do like 'em colorful! (Stain the stocks red too!)


(the bridles and all engraving by Larry Peters)


Frank, I missed Steve last time I was in Cody at the gun show, but saw all of his cronies (and some juicy S&W's, about traded a Colt for a Smith 32-20). Be sure and look me up next May if you are in the neighborhood. I still own the Marlin 38-55 that is in my Custom Rifles book. That 39A was a dream job, but you might notice the transparency was flipped in the CRG photo, it's bass-ackwards!

And thanks to all for the encouraging words!
Best,
Steve