Early Grade Stamping in wood

[Dean Romig]

Often the layout and checkering pattern of the forend can give the best clue as to dollar grade or grade number.
Do you have pictures of the forend checkering?

[Double Play]

Todd,
The carving of the bolsters or lack there of is a good indication of the grade of these early guns. It changed a little over time with the top grade having a full tear-drop and each lower grade having a little less. I have a copy of some drawings of the bolsters from these early guns and the C grade equivalent had a small point at the back of the bolster which your gun dose not. My guess would be that you have a Grade 3 (D grade) equivalent of the early Dollar grade guns.