I am lucky to have 2 16ga 1 1/2 frames. They are both nice examples but I am drawn the the straight grip 32" gun. It is a San Francisco duck gun and It shoots where I look. The 30 inch pistol grip is a great gun too but I dont have near the confidence of the 32 when I shoot it.
I expect I will sell the latter. These guns are great for Clay's and duck hunting. I have never carried one in the field.
If I were to come across an engraved gun like the DH you describe I would have a very hard time getting away from it. Very Very