If you want to skip the blathering, start at the bottom.
First I want to sing the praises of my shotgun. Everytime I pick it up to shoot it or just admire it, she becomes more and more one of those sxs's that I just can't imagine not having. I took a chance on a GB auction with poor pics but after studying the pictures, I saw enough detail to feel good about bidding. What I received was an almost like new if ever shot example of this fine shotgun manufactured some time in the late 40s. I got a great deal but honestly could have paid double and been pleased with what I received.
100% CCH on a drum tight frame, with under bites and greener cross bolt locking, 100% beautifully executed checkering on a straight grip stock, ejectors that will send shells 20 feet back and not a spec of rust or really anything I can find. The engraving is not overly done and just such a nice refinement. The frame sculpting is so clean, crisp and even to both sides. Other than putting a slip on buttpad for some extra LOP (6'-6") she fits great. I really get the sense that the builder woke up one day and thought this may be the last gun I ever build so I am going to give it all. 12 ga double triggers BTW.
Just a wonderful example of history and craftsmanship.
Ok enough blathering..... here is my situation.....
The chokes are IM and pretty tight FC. It crushes Clay's when I do my part. It is too tight for most of my hunting. I found a real nice set of barrels only a couple hundred numbers away on the serial. The barrels are extractor though. I am fine with extractors.
I have fit other barrels with success but not with a greener cross bolt. I want to get the second set fit and re-choked without any little thing being done to the original gun. I may even send off to Briley for choke tubes.
Who would be the hands down go to for fitting? I need it right the 1st time.
Many thanks
