Originally Posted by eightbore
Keith Kearcher always did the kind of dark brown, no contrast, finish that the previous poster pictured of Kirk Merrington's work. That is not what we're looking for. Is this rocket science or something?


More like art than rocket science. High contrast is not what I would call historically correct.

Here is a very high condition Lancaster sporting rifle:

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Here is one I did for myself, twist barrel and a bench made sight:

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Last edited by SKB; 02/14/21 06:32 PM. Reason: changed pic

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