I agree with you, Paul. This gun is in dire need of professional help. It just cannot be "cleaned up" and be used as is without it looking like the North end of a South-bound mule.

It is indeed a rare and unique item without question fully worthy of a total restoration if the barrels measure up. In my humble opinion, it would have to be re-stocked. The wood on this gun is not only bad, but very plain as well.

It's amazing what $5-6k will do. My vote for the job would be Dewey Vicknair. But then you're talking real money, because it would be as near perfect as human hands can achieve perfection.
JR

Last edited by John Roberts; 10/07/15 12:55 PM.
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