Thanks Don
The rifle is very special , please thank Cheryl.

I remember a story that only one 1899 with a take down barrel was factory made but sometimes my memberer is not always spot on.

I think LRF gave his French gray recipe here as well?

Mud season and cabin fever are the worste.

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What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!!
The Old Fart 2008 A.D.