I've had the itch to do a form 1 SBS for years, originally bought a Stevens 311 sxs 12 gauge for this, but shot it once and fell in love with it so decided against that.
Was recently acquired a single shot 20 gauge that...well...long story short a family friends father killed himself with many years ago. Family friend passed away and I picked up a few cheap old guns.
I have no attachment to this and I've thought, fuck it, I've spent $200 on dumber shit, why not form 1 this thing, and chop the stock and barrel, mad max style. It's in incredible shape for what it is, it's just not very desirable.
I have most of the paperwork done, I figured I ought to try the woodworking part now to make sure I don't trash it. If I fuck up the stock I'll never be able to replace it for less than I paid. I pulled the stock off and there was a folded up piece of paper inside with the original owners name, the man who killed himself. Very ornate old man script.
Am I morbid for wanting to keep the note with the gun after it's built? Like pocket the foreend and keep it there? I thought about tracing the name out and wood burn it inside the hang guard or something. I feel like it's a fine line between being a tribute and being weird. I never knew the guy if it makes a difference
Was recently acquired a single shot 20 gauge that...well...long story short a family friends father killed himself with many years ago. Family friend passed away and I picked up a few cheap old guns.
I have no attachment to this and I've thought, fuck it, I've spent $200 on dumber shit, why not form 1 this thing, and chop the stock and barrel, mad max style. It's in incredible shape for what it is, it's just not very desirable.
I have most of the paperwork done, I figured I ought to try the woodworking part now to make sure I don't trash it. If I fuck up the stock I'll never be able to replace it for less than I paid. I pulled the stock off and there was a folded up piece of paper inside with the original owners name, the man who killed himself. Very ornate old man script.
Am I morbid for wanting to keep the note with the gun after it's built? Like pocket the foreend and keep it there? I thought about tracing the name out and wood burn it inside the hang guard or something. I feel like it's a fine line between being a tribute and being weird. I never knew the guy if it makes a difference