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After? Suspense is killing me!
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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. |
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Very, very nice!
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Beautiful work! Congrats!
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As always, very good work David!
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I am so pleased you took on-board all my suggestions...wouldn't have turned out as nice if you didn't listen
 I love the "reveal"!
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You are to spoons what slowdave is to guitars!
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Nice work.
What would you hunt with this gun? (or is it a rifle?)
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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
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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! Last edited by targa911S; 11-22-2011 at 06:29 PM.. |
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You could easily convince someone that you replaced that stock.... Fine work sir. |
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Wow....simply beautiful! Such a great piece to "keep in the family".....You really honored his memory!
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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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To my eye, that thing is stunning. In a way that a new stock could never achieve.
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 .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
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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?
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I think I'll let you guide Neil for awhile on the Fox Paul, but thanks for your input.
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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. |
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