Starting a project

[ROMAC]

No worries.

I just have to accept the fact that it has taken longer than I ever anticipated but that it is very close to the finish line.

I decided that there would be no more reveals until it is done.

[vaturkey]

No worries.

I just have to accept the fact that it has taken longer than I ever anticipated but that it is very close to the finish line.

I decided that there would be no more reveals until it is done.

Roger tell Dan to speed it up so he can finish mine.

[Foxnut]

Roger, I just went back and read through the entire thread. Wow...2013 - 2021! That’s a long haul but the work, engraving, wood, etc. is exceptional. I’m sure you can’t wait to get that into your hands to shoot!! Brett

[ROMAC]

My project gun is essentially done. I've been sitting on a few pictures for awhile. I'll be picking it up soon.

I'll share more pictures once I have it and have a chance to take good ones.

This is the 28 inch barrel set with a very slim semi-beavertail fore end with warthog ivory insert.

Dan Rossiter did a fantastic job and Gournet is, well, Gournet. My total input to him was that I wanted it to look like the engraver who did the Saint George gun went to work for Fox, that I wanted woodcock and grouse on the sides and my initials on the trigger guard, and that I did not want the engraving to get lost in the case colors at the end of the day.

It was worth the wait. I'm pretty tickled. I can't wait to pick it up from Dan.

[Sporrns]

Wow, what a gorgeous piece of work! Congratulations, Roger! Kevin

[44whiskey]

amazing Roger, truley a special gun,i love the ivory , what a long project. I am glad for you its done , enjoy. Fred PS 45k plus views wow

[Jimmy Goodtime]

This is “some more” awesome as we say down in our part of the world! I love the deep relief engraving. Really special stuff!

[Jeff S]

Yippee! You waited a long time for that gem. Enjoy!

[vaturkey]

Rather amazing. Besides the deep relief engraving and the amazing stockwork (great ribbons) there are very refined work such as what was done on the safety. Very very special. Been a long and winding road, but its home now. Looking forward with some future posts with some birds beside it. Well done my friend.

[Silvers]

Roger, what a fantastic Fox! We talked about her at this year's Northeast SxS and I know you were hopeful and kind of reserved but still chomping at the bit. I look forward to seeing her at the next event. Any girl names in the offing? frank

[ROMAC]

No name yet Frank, LOL. I'll have think on that one. It might take a few hunts before I'm ready to christen her.

Tom, yes there are a few special things that were incorporated in the details I worked out with Dan. Not shown in the pictures is that I had Dan make a horn butt plate instead of anything fancy like a skeleton butt or leather covered pad. I want to hunt it for a bit to see how I like the 15 1/8 LOP. I did not want to invest too much back there if I need to make adjustments later down the road.

Once I have her in my hands I'll probably put something together to share.

[coues]

Roger congradulations, what a beautiful and well executed gun. You may need to bring it to AZ for a quail hunt. I hope some day to see it in person.

[44whiskey]

Roger,is that wonderful Fox in your possession. has she been afield.eagerly awating update.thanks Fred

[bbman3]

That is a Great one there! Bobby

[Stan Hillis]

No name yet Frank, LOL. I'll have think on that one. It might take a few hunts before I'm ready to christen her.

I agree with the taking of a bit of time to name them. It may seem strange to some but special guns develop a "personality", or more accurately, maybe we owners develop a sense of what we have in a particular gun. Either way, it will become clear to you, in time. Done with care, it only adds to the enjoyment of having her around. Remember, it sometimes takes 9 months to name a new baby child.

Congratulations, Roger. What a beauty!