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September 24, 2015
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vancedaigle on September 24, 2015 at 7:34 am
Morning,
Sir- this is a great gift to one self, it's also something to shoot for. Not only to get a pair of shotguns but to make it to 70.
Happy Birthday young man, and what a beautiful pair of actions. I look forward to seeing them in a finished state.
In Christ
Vance,
Vic Venters on September 24, 2015 at 2:25 pm
Classic. How common is the use of sideplates on droplocks or A&Ds at WR, now and in the past?
Simon Clode on September 25, 2015 at 2:30 am
Our use of side plates is not that common, I think of the 130 or so guns we have in the workshops currently there may be half a dozen which have side plates, possibly less. In the past we have used them and you will see guns and rifles from early 1900's fitted with them also.
neil mcveigh on September 26, 2015 at 5:51 am
For me the "droplock" is classic WR's.Putting on side plates is like giving a spaniel another pair of ears!Notwithstanding to each his own.
Larry on September 28, 2015 at 7:38 am
It may be a classic WR design, but I think the addition of sideplates can add some substantial real estate for engraving - especially larger game scenes - in addition to a more graceful transition to the wood. Of course, beauty lies with both designs.