thanks for the comments guys
had no idea at all what the finish was on this one, everything was crusted/rusted with only small spots that hinted to what might have been there
i know a few old timers and collectors have told me the slightly rough finished barrels (a bit like parkerized) were considered field grade for cheaper guns, is this mis-leading me?
it doesnt show in my lousy pics, but i did leave the rough milling around the reciever.
forgot to ask so had to edit, anyone have specifics on a "chicago Long Range Wonder"
the owner gave me a "real challenge", solid rust (had a hell of a time breaking it, it was on the "junk" pile for 20-30 years) nothing works, stock is crap, splinter is missing, wil have to find hardware and make a new one and try to match it up...
but it is a 30" damascus double, he will (if i do good) put it in the office to try to sell and i gt the largest portion of price, in the meentime it will be free advertising for me to get more refinish work.
Last edited by oldemagics; 04/07/10 01:11 AM. Reason: add question
