I'm not taking sides in this ancient grievance. It's not reticence about displaying my ignorance. I decided after counsel from distinguished gunmaker and gunsmith not to risk case-colouring my mint 1925 Sterlingworth during its consummately skilled renovation from six months in six fathoms of salt water. Cost didn't enter it. I am a risk-taker. Doing right by the gun means more to me than fidelity. I bought the 12gauge through kindness of a member here who had Mike Orlen open the barrels to IC/M; it pleases me in the blind. It will probably be blued.

Last edited by King Brown; 01/11/09 02:52 PM.