Yup. Face side is wood, rear is horn. Whomever did the replacement, it was a long time ago, and very well crafted. I am considering leaving it, simply "because"
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So, blade is nice, but the scales are "full of fail"
I wanted to make the look more uniform, but I dont have any horn to form a replacement. I opted to keep the wood. To make it look good, I did a few coats of black lacquer and some hand rubbing and buffing. It was all shine and gloss and pretty, until a split happened at the pivot while pinning it up. Here is how it looks right now, just so you can see how it progressed. Ignore the many fingerprints!
So, now to remove the scales again, clear the lacquer off the rear, and shelve this project until I have some horn. Unless one of you guys want to do it for me as a late bday early Christmas present? hint hint nudge nudge....
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Admit it Hirlau, you dont like my restore, you like my Seecamp :gth
.32 or .380?
Keep at it your work looks fine.
Way to stay in the saddle you old dog.
Hope you have been well. Missed ya.