Yes, I know that casing with gold can be tricky. I didn't realize it was even possible until a few years ago, which left me wondering how it was done at all.

It is the shaping of the action from the tang forward that I find most striking. I am not sure why. Just really well done and then the quality of the engraving and checkering to enhance that, as it should. Marvelous gun. I'd be seriously interested if stocked as an upland gun.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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