Many of us that do "PROJECT GUNS" don't do so to expect a profit. There are other more important reasons:
1. I like to hunt with nice looking classic American SxS shotguns. A well restored SxS is a joy in the field.
2. Like many of you, I'm 6' and wear 36" sleeve length. I need a 15" LOP, and almost none of those classic left the factory in 1910 with a stock that long.
3. There is an inate pleasure in seeing a hard-used old-time SxS restored to its original beauty and utlity. Refinishing, re-blacking, and new case colors make these old girls seem new again -- 100 years later. Its like "saving its life" and giving it another 50+ years.
4. It is often much easier to find the old SxS that you want, if it is need of renewal.
Its not about the money! If money was the key issue, we would all be shooting WALMART Remington Express 870's of Mossberg 500's.
JERRY
