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targa911S 11-22-2011 05:32 AM

.410 finally finished...
 
Before....

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Swiftmotoring 11-22-2011 05:41 AM

After? Suspense is killing me!

targa911S 11-22-2011 05:52 AM

After...

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Because of it's sentimental value to it's owner this was a labor of love for me and I really enjoyed sharing the progress with all of you. I hope you enjoyed the ride.

Eric 951 11-22-2011 05:54 AM

Very, very nice!

Porsche-O-Phile 11-22-2011 05:56 AM

Beautiful work! Congrats!

Mericet 11-22-2011 06:31 AM

As always, very good work David!

Seahawk 11-22-2011 06:50 AM

I am so pleased you took on-board all my suggestions...wouldn't have turned out as nice if you didn't listen:D

I love the "reveal"!

scottmandue 11-22-2011 06:52 AM

You are to spoons what slowdave is to guitars!

sc_rufctr 11-22-2011 06:53 AM

Nice work.

What would you hunt with this gun? (or is it a rifle?)

vash 11-22-2011 06:55 AM

that is very very nice!!

so, just askin...how much is a shotgun like that if i were to find one?

thinking of a Christmas gift for the wife, of course

targa911S 11-22-2011 07:26 AM

Ok lots of answers...
Paul..thank you for your inspiration. Could not have done it without you.
Neil: Thank you. Can't wait to see your Fox. I found a 16 Sterlingworth last week that I will send pics of to you.
Sc-ruf: Birds squirrels rabbits, you name it. .410 shotguns are for beginners and experts.
Vash: these Crescent Quail model .410 cal. are worth $800- $1200 depending on condition. IF you can find one. They are pretty rare. I have a nice Stevens .410 that needs wood. You are welcome to it, but I will not have it done until after Christmas . Look at CZ Bobwhite models if you want a nice .410 out of the box.
Scott: High compliment...thanks!

porsche4life 11-22-2011 07:37 AM

Wow!

You could easily convince someone that you replaced that stock.... Fine work sir.

rouxroux 11-22-2011 07:39 AM

Wow....simply beautiful! Such a great piece to "keep in the family".....You really honored his memory!

BlueSkyJaunte 11-22-2011 07:46 AM

Excellent restoration. That's a lovely little double. Just a suggestion, you should consider having some pro photos taken. I believe it would be worth it!

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Originally Posted by targa911S (Post 6386343)
Sc-ruf: Birds squirrels rabbits, you name it. .410 shotguns are for beginners and experts.

A good friend of mine uses a .410 to nail the rabbits that keep invading her garden.

A healthy dose of irony: she's a vegetarian. Insert rabbit food/food chain/territorialism joke here. :D

Superman 11-22-2011 07:52 AM

To my eye, that thing is stunning. In a way that a new stock could never achieve.

Seahawk 11-22-2011 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by targa911S (Post 6386343)
Paul..thank you for your inspiration. Could not have done it without you.

I do the best I can, Dave;)

.410s are the deal. Unless I am hunting geese, that is all I shoot with. We Dove hunt every year and I prefer the challenge of the .410.

The CZ's are great guns (I bought a 16 sxs from Dave) but I have also had good luck with Stroeger in .410. They make a really nice over and under.

It will never be anything other than a pedestrian .410, but they look the business and shoot great.

And, have I have said before, I hate worrying about bumps and dings on my field rifles and shotguns.

Dave, well done as always. If you need any help with Neils Fox, my inestimable talents are a phone call away:D

fred cook 11-22-2011 08:25 AM

It's "only" a Crescent..........
 
But, it is undoubtedly the prettyest one around from many, many miles! I especially like the flow of the stock and pistol grip! Dave, you pulled much beauty out of that wood! Funny, I have never paid much attention to these shotguns in the past, but suspect that I will be on the prowl for one in the future. Thanks for keeping us in the loop as you worked thru this labor of love!

Ok, so what's next?

targa911S 11-22-2011 08:26 AM

I think I'll let you guide Neil for awhile on the Fox Paul, but thanks for your input.

targa911S 11-22-2011 08:28 AM

I got this email las night from John. I hope he won't mind me sharing but it really says it all. I love my job.............

"Absolutely stunning, David!! I can't believe what you have done with this gun. And wow, didn't that stock turn out beautiful!

I can't wait to see it in person. I showed my son these pics tonight, and he was in awe. You have successfully brought a gun, and a childhood full of memories back to life, that now can be passed to my next generation with pride!

Thank you so much for everything!!".....


I mean ...wow.

Seahawk 11-22-2011 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fred cook (Post 6386475)
Funny, I have never paid much attention to these shotguns in the past, but suspect that I will be on the prowl for one in the future.

That is the beauty of these threads: I had no idea that a Fox was a Fox, and the Cresent was so beautiful.


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