Thank you all for the congratulations and it is a great surprise to win.
I participated in the annual Colorado Gun Collectors' Association show this week-end and am pursuing an icon that I have wanted for years, an original S&W .44 Russian from the late 1800's and there was one on display. The owner and I are still trading thoughts.
As much as I regret saying this, I will have to defer on this build in case I can make an offer on the S&W.
I will see you at Blade and will toast the winner of this build!
Thank you Captain for the build and thanks to everyone who participated.