@Treblig
So, more news.. This lock is no joke.
I will get it but it aint gonna be the walk in the park I thought i was in for.
Yesterday i spent about 18 hours on it. Didn't do one lick of shop work. It is gonna make me crazy. It will open or i will go broke.
:lol:
The bad news for you is I know you were very attached to the patina. The lock is starting to polish up just from me holding it.
My apologies but it is unavoidable.
This lock is so well made it is mind blowing.
On my way out the door i ran into my land lord. He is 85 year old cowboy from Wyoming. He collects old west stuff. I stopped and showed him the lock. The look on his face was very enjoyable. Just sheer awe as he turned it over in his hands.
Everyone who sees it in person is just amazed by it.
Thank you again for letting me take a crack at it.
