While that would be a heck of a nice gun for many of us, John, I doubt I would be in at that price. I understand that it would most likely take that to produce it and come out ahead, but I think some of the people who who would be in the market for that would think, "Hmmm, I can buy a nice BSS on the market for $1400-$1600 now, and is it worth the difference to me to have one inch longer barrels and upgraded wood?" I know you specified a couple other features as well, but I am just too myopic, I guess.
You know me, and functionality is no. 1 for me. Looks come second. I'm first and foremost a shooter/hunter. The longer barrels are the most attractive feature for me, which is the reason I am sniffing the ground hard trying to flush a set of damaged BSS barrels to have sleeved to 32". The upgraded wood would have little to no meaning to me on a BSS. A vintage Fox or L.C Smith is another matter. I guess I just look at the BSS as more of a tool than an object of admiration.
Interesting idea, and fun to consider, and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if I'm the only one that feels this way!
SRH
