Jessica Bennet/Records Specialist lettered a Winchester for me about 10 years ago. Had some email chatter thereafter. The record specialists at Cody have been very knowledgeable and helpful. They seemed like historians interested in what they do. They just need training. Probably a series of training sessions. No one could explain or comprehend Savage Arms or the ledgers in one sitting.
David, I hope you are meeting with Records Specialist when you do get to Cody.
They seem like good students of the game.
Who knows? Maybe in 5-10 years they'll be up to snuff.
Good luck!
