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John wins for worst idea of the year so far....

All your requests are being processed, unfortunately some will be impossible to grant/implement due to time constraints……(The management)


All kidding aside I will try to cover all request…more on the case coming soon

All best

CJ

It took the better part of three years to completed the work on the case, only a few pieces of the original oak frame and hardware were good enough to be reused, most of it went in the trash.

The pristine condition of the barrels combined with the apparently oil-rotted wood work suggests that a previous owner was under the misapprehension that if a little mineral oil is good for a gun then lots of it must be better.

The original trade label and charge card were treated, cleaned and reconditioned giving the case a certain look…the old oak parts and restored hardware also added to this, it appeared new but at the same time it had a look of maturity, like it was 20-30 years old and perfectly looked after.
Truth be told that was the look I was shooting for with the gun itself…no pun intended.
But the case now set a pretty high bar…and kicked the project up a notch , after which things slowed down to a crawl.

All hand stitched to perfection and all new brass screws…exactly timed!!
There are many extra details on the new case that were not there before, like the key keeper, the “Frenched in” oil bottle and snap caps, the embossed accents and also a brand new set of red full length velvet barrel liners!!

Ive seen that case in person, perfection is all I can say

Allow me to show my lack of understanding her: barrel liners?? Do I understand that these full length liners are actually that? For inserting into the barrels?? New item for me. Did I guess / assume correctly. Beautiful case by the way.

I'll echo Mr Dawe. I think it's hard for the photos to convey just how nice that case is. It radiates quality when you see it in person.

Sorry, I believe bore protectors is the correct name for them, they are full length rods covered with fine cloth that fit the bores snuggly to try and keep moisture out…not sure if they work or but judging from the condition of the bores I think they do.

I have previously seen them on occasion and they are usually dirty and oil soaked…these were re-covered in red.