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Thanks for all the input. A little oil and a couple coats of wax sounds like it will do the trick.

There is no mention of trigger in letter from Mr. Callahan.

Found this Sterlingworth from 1926 (sn109XXX) a few weeks ago. I would like to take it hunting but as you can see there is bare spots on the stock I don't want to expose to the elements. Is it OK to refinish and enjoy the gun, or is that a no-no? http://i38.tinypic.com/xcn49k.jpg http://i37.tinypic....

Very nice pictures, thank you. Looks like the same gentlemen could have done both.

Obsessed with Doubles--There is no blueing on the trigger. Waterman--Yes double sights, they are ivory. Put on a couple pics of sights and tried to take better pic of stock checkering. Hope it helps. Fox-admin--Thanks for all your information, it is very educational for me, I know very little of the...

The letter states Stock- 14" length of pull, 2-3/4" drop at heel. I don't know if different checkering options were offered or different stock design because of Gold Shield. I have no information that it was re-stocked. Are there any photos of stock with Gold Shield from this era?

I do have the factory letter from Mr. Callahan. The only information on cost is that the basic price for this grade in 1912 was $115.00. Don't know what the extras would have cost but I'm guessing this was a fairly expensive gun in its time.

Does anyone know how much it would have cost in 1912 to have that Gold Shield added?

Unfortunately that is what happens when it sits in a closet for forty years, but I agree I would not change a thing.

Yes, it is all original. This was my father-in-laws gun that his father gave him when he was 12. He was born Sept. 1900, received this gun for his birthday. I have had it since the early 90's.

Just wanted to put on a few pics. CE, 12ga, 28'' choked Mod. (R), Imp. Mod. (L), 6lb 12oz., Gold Shield, Lyman front and mid sights, single select trigger. Shipped out Sept. 1912. http://i33.tinypic.com/mr7kh4.jpg http://i33.tinypic.com/mkus81.jpg http://i33.tinypic.com/207m9t0.jpg http://i37.tinypi...