revdocdrew ,
I knew what he meant when he said colors like oil on water on the back metal part. I think this gun was probably 1928-1930 build date. I am starting to get excited, this may be a really clean original gun. His grandfather died in the early seventies, at 81 years of age. His mother had the gun in the closet till now. I hope it is nice. He says there is no rust, or scratches on the wood. I will know tomorrow evening.
I only shoot 1 1/8th oz handloads at 1150-1175 fps. I can't handle much recoil since the open heart surgery. No worries about breaking the wrist.
Bill
