This little jewel actually belongs to a friend who wants some sort of custom rifle, and right now we're maneuvering to see whether he ends up with it or I end up with it. In either case it will be a very special custom, and right offhand I can't think of anyone better than the 2 engravers you named!
Present plans call for a 219 Zipper chamber and long round med-wt Shilen bbl with quarter-rib. Wood is still up in the air but I have some nice Claro as well as California English, so we'll see. Other desirable chamberings (for me) would include 25-35 AI and 7-30 Waters since I already have a Zipper or 2. Have also been considering the 17 Fireball Rimmed.
Wish I could find some more Francotte Cadets, I had one originally made for the Victorian Government (Oz) in the 1880s but in a moment of weakness I let The Infamous Engraver trade me out of it.
Regards, Joe
