[Savidio44]

My experience with talented craftsmen is the same as yours. It is best to let them do what they are good at and not be concerned so much about the other items. Given the choice between a great restoration of a piece of history or an excellent communication series, I can assure you I want the work done well. It would be nice to have both, but my experience with these technical types is that they do excellent work and communicate poorly. I spent a career managing these types so I understand. I have sent to Lugerman my Luger which has languished in a drawer in pieces since the 1960's. I was told in the '70's by a gunsmith that because of it's lack of rarity it was not worth restoring. I put it back in the drawer. Since I am now an official "Old Fart" I made the decision to have it restored anyway. Not concerned about the value because it is not for sale. After reviewing his work on his Website, I sent it to Lugerman for assessment. He followed up quickly with a phone call and we discussed the restoration plan. We will see what happens. I can assure you that I will not contact him until we are approaching the agreed upon finish date. I trust his judgement on what the pistol needed and I trust his judgement on the timing. It is now in his court. Your pistol is absolutely remarkable. I hope mine turns out as good - I will be a happy camper! I have attached a photo of what I sent him - some missing pieces, but numbers matching.