It does sound like an interesting project, RWTF. Martinis hold a secret spot in my heart too, and my 12/15 has been nudging me for a 'new set of clothes'. Thinking in term of a .22CF, in an obscure 30's .22 wildcat such as a Lindahl Chucker, K-Lovell, or somesuch. We shall see.

Your postings tend to be more verbose than is my preference, but sometimes you do come up with some interesting thoughts!