Ken,

Do you plan to reproduce the stepped side plate action found on the B and up grades, and, if so, will the barrels carry the "bat wing" found on original C and up? I agree with the several posters that 30 inch barrels will be more saleable than 26. I also agree that fewer options early on will increase the chance of financial success. I suggest 20 only initially, then 16 to follow. Personally, I've thought about making a 28 from a DS 20, but don't think the 28 is the main road to commercial (even limited scale) success.

I have studied Steve Earle's Wesson actions, and they are of the finest craftsmanship! I believe he still makes them in 25 unit batches, so we are talking about VERY limited production!

Great project. I will certainly buy one. Good luck!

Terry