Friends-

I saw a You Tube short with Larry Potterfield upgrading the sidelocks of a L.C. Smith. I think this is the link: https://youtu.be/soGEscDkRTw

Basically, it entails polishing and jeweling the inside of the locks. He did some other items such as nitre bluing some of the small parts, etc.

What Gunsmiths on this board do this kind of work as options for their customers? Please let me know.
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Thanks,

Mark

Mark, Duane Wiebe has a soft spot for Elsies. He has built some full-custom beauties and might take on your project.

Forrest-

Thanks for the information. I will give Duane a call. Hope all is well with you.

about the only thing I didn't understand there was why polish something all the way to 1000 grit before jeweling it.

I've done it, and will do it but it's all shop time. for a decent set of locks not needing much in terms of referb, your looking at an 8 hour day. if there is rust and pitting... well you know more time more money