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oldscot3 · October 20, 2018, 06:25 PM

Wow, beautiful work Oliver Sudden. Want to do mine? Just kidding, I probably couldn't afford you.

The example I have has a serial number in a range that makes it a Lewis model. It's condition is a mixed bag. The action seems tight and nice but all the screws are buggered and someone tried to solder the forend hanger with flashing lead. The wood is scrap, whole pieces are missing so you can see the hammers underneath. There is also a pretty good dent on the rightside barrel. It may need more than the skill set I have can give.

PS it has a matching serial number on the barrel next to the lug.

October 20, 2018, 06:25 PM	#13
oldscot3 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2007 Location: texas Posts: 997	Wow, beautiful work Oliver Sudden. Want to do mine? Just kidding, I probably couldn't afford you. The example I have has a serial number in a range that makes it a Lewis model. It's condition is a mixed bag. The action seems tight and nice but all the screws are buggered and someone tried to solder the forend hanger with flashing lead. The wood is scrap, whole pieces are missing so you can see the hammers underneath. There is also a pretty good dent on the rightside barrel. It may need more than the skill set I have can give. PS it has a matching serial number on the barrel next to the lug. Last edited by oldscot3; October 20, 2018 at 06:45 PM.