Let's see some pic's of your SxS's & O/U's

REM3200 said:
From the posted link:

Overall condition is NRA Antique Fine with 50% original case colors on the frame and breech. Hammer shows about 70% case colors. The barrel is damascus twist with much of its original browned finish showing along with all of the twist pattern in the steel. The action looks as though it has 2 triggers...the forward one is actually what moves the hammer to half #### automatically and unlocks the breech. The rear one is the actual trigger.
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I think I read about that sort of system in African safari type books when I was a kid but I didn't bother to fully figure out what they were talking about. Seems a little cumbersome and slow, not to mention confusing in times of stress. Great collector's item though.
 
This is just a teaser and hopefully the gun may be all done and ready for it's close up at the Classic shoot on June 10, although I won't be holding my breath, but here's a sneak peek of my 1895 J P Sauer & Sohn 12 gauge sidelock. 29" Damascus barrels and weight should come in around 6 pounds, 5 oz. I agonized over the wood selection but I think I made a good choice. This bit of craftsmanship is courtesy of Chris Dawe of Nfld.

Don't nitpick. Lots more work to be done. This is an "in process" shot that gives a general idea of what the finished stock will look like.

 
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canvasback said:
This is just a teaser and hopefully the gun may be all done and ready for it's close up at the Classic shoot on June 10, although I won't be holding my breath, but here's a sneak peek of my 1895 J P Sauer & Sohn 12 gauge sidelock. 29" Damascus barrels and weight should come in around 6 pounds, 5 oz. I agonized over the wood selection but I think I made a good choice. This bit of craftsmanship is courtesy of Chris Dawe of Nfld.

Don't nitpick. Lots more work to be done. This is an "in process" shot that gives a general idea of what the finished stock will look like.

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Great potential, CB. And, you're off to a fast start!
 
mbatten said:
Magnificent!
Where does one find walnut like that in Canada?
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You don't. LOL. It's typically bought in the US. And very often it's grown on a different continent.

Here's a place to start: https://www.gunstockblanks.com/

The website of Cecil Fredi of Las Vegas. He has an almost unimaginable quantity of blanks, of every conceivable type and quality of walnut, in his "backyard".
 
canvasback said:
You don't. LOL. It's typically bought in the US. And very often it's grown on a different continent.

Here's a place to start: https://www.gunstockblanks.com/

The website of Cecil Fredi of Las Vegas. He has an almost unimaginable quantity of blanks, of every conceivable type and quality of walnut, in his "backyard".
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I watched a video about that place. Amazing
 
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