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You're welcome Michael. Its my intention to demonstrate the patience required and the pitfalls of getting involved in a restoration project. If all turns out as well as I hope it will, then it will all be worth it.
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Joel, What Gun Digest was your article published in? I would like to read it. 
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Mr. Black:
Mcgowan has duplicated several barrels for me and has done a very good job of it.
If I my I would like to request the same information on the Fraser you are sending to Mr. Bertram. I am particularly interested in any pictures you may have of the tang safety mechanism.
Best of luck on the Gibbs project! The choice of the .303 will prove a good one.
Respectfully,
Glenn Fewless
gfewless@tds.net
Last edited by Glenn Fewless; 05/19/10 06:30 PM.
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I cant remember. It was about 6 years ago, but here is a link: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
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Very interesting thread and a really great rifle.
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BTW, thank you for the info on McGowan duplicating barrels. I've shot a few rifles with McGowan barrels and was pleased with them, but have never tried to get a contour duplicated before.
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These are some of the photos that were left out. Fred Bowen inleted a sliver of wood where indicated in the forend.  These are some of Fred's practice plates. At the time he had never done any English style engraving and was insistent on getting it right.  
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May I suggest the classic Rose & Scroll 
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Gentlemens:
While this thread has taken a turn away from Mr. Black's Farquharson, I wish to take advantage of all the Fraser fans that have appeared. Do any of you have pictures of the Fraser tang safety mechanism? I wish to duplicate it and all I can find to go by is Mr. DeHass' diagrams in his first book. Any help would be much appreciated.
Mr. Black:
Barring a remarkable circumstance, it seems that we have a mutual friend and are destined to meet this coming Saturday. I am most looking forward to it.
Best to all,
Glenn
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Glenn, I just discovered you are a friend of Dave's. I will only be there for dealer set up on Friday. If you can make there on that day, I'd love to meet you. He certainly has high praise for you work. Its a shame that both of my Frasers have in the trigger guard safeties. I'd be happy to ask Wal Winfer if he has any photos of the tang safety mechanism. Now that he has finally mastered email, its an easier task. 
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