Thanks for the kind words!

Regarding a refinish, obviously any attempt to smooth out the pits would be a lot of work, and probably make the frame unacceptably thin. Whilst clicking around the web looking up parkerizing, I just recently learned that it can be made to come out different shades, never knew that before. The latest thought is to just have it parked as dark as possible, and see how it contrasts with the light color of the grips.

I spoze I'll have the 'smith look at the action to see if it can be fixed without too much expense, like if he knows what he's doing I'm hoping a bit of peening and maybe a few passes with a stone on the sear or hammer will set things right. If it's too expensive, I may just go ahead and bob the hammer.

Still want a lanyard loop though!

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