I will try to help a fellow Mississipian out.
I know of no one that "specializes" in making 42's. That being said, there are a number of excellent custom gun makers in the N-SSA that can accomplish what you seek. We have a gentleman on our team that is not as well known but does superb work. I know he built a 42 for me that has mostly original parts and new wood. If it were not for the stretched barrel, you could not tell it from an original.
The others from what I have seen usually build other models but I am sure can do it if they want to take on the task. Brian Haack and Tom Nixon are ones that immediately comes to mind. I know there are others but they don't come to mind right now.
Now that I have semi answered your question, have you ever thought about the N-SSA as an extension of your CW interest? If so, drop me a line. Our team is based in NE Mississippi. In Oxford, you are located about 3 hours away from 5 of the Deep South Skirmishes and within less than 5 hours of 2 more. I live in Columbus, but am originally from Batesville.
Edwin Flint
14th Mississippi Infantry, N-SSA
Deputy Commander, DS Region
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