That is a beauty!! Didn't know JC made that contract.I really like my GW Werber 1729. I really wasn’t interested in getting a Werber, but John had one for sale and the pics were great. He used an antique Italian horsehide and it’s my absolute favorite.
I also don't have enough money to buy some serious stuff, that's why I'll never be able to buy a repro (and it's a chance that I don't want a repro too )but i have no money those times