Cayugad,
I took a good look at the one in their show room. When I blew up the picture of the hunters star the top tips of it were broken off.

I like NCHawkeye's train of thought on the .54.

I also like the simplicity of the Tenessee rifle. It would look real nice with just basic steel and ++Maple.

So I've narrowed it down to opposite ends of the spectrum. A Plain Jane Tennessee rifle with ++ Maple or Late Lancaster all dressed up for the ball.

I think if I get the Lancaster it will be in 36 just so I won't get tempted to drag it in the deer bush. The Tennessee in .54 becuase wood can always be refinished.

Hmmm, Time to think about this......

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