Chambers officer's fusil

[bob in the woods]

The kit , with  cherry stock is on it's way !  So far my N.E.fowling gun has been my favorite, but this one looks promising in the field     My question is- with that 1 1/4 in breach, is there any secrets for transitioning to a nice small wrist, and also from the lock panel forward ?  I took alot of wood off the other smoothbores I built [ Chambers N,E, and Penn kits]  That massive a breach in a 20 bore makes for a long vent channel, though I'm certain that the liner will help.  Anyone else here built one of these ?   It should handle well. Last question...should the barrel and lock be blued browned or left bright ? Thanks .

[Don Getz]

Bob.............you made a great choice, this is my favorite kit of Jim's.  I have built one or two.   I assembled one and sent
it out to Mike Brooks for carving and finish, turned out great...........Don

[bob in the woods]

Thanks, Don.  How did you finish the lock and barrel ?  Any photos ?

[bob in the woods]

I just thought to look on Mike Brook's website. Should have looked sooner. Beautiful examples of the Officers Fusil.  Thanks Mike.