DHE 12 Gauge Vent Rib:

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Bruce P Bruner

I just returned from inspecting the DHE 12, the head is loose and there is a visible crack on the left wrist. It is a 1-1/2 frame, Full X Full choke. The trigger is single but not a Parker SST, there is no manual selector. However there is a conspicuous "R" above the "S" above the safety. I am clueless as to what that means. The printing on the rib somehow looks amateurish almost fake, though it's just my impression.
They gave me a week to decide whether I would take the shotgun or get a full refund. Please view the photographs taken today and any advice or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you, Bruce

Bruce the rib legend is correct from what I can see in the pics. Rib legends on VR guns were hand engraved as compared to roll stamping on solid rib guns. Get 2 of them side by side and you will see the difference. The receiver also appears to have a flat top further supporting the VR. The matting is without question PB to my eye. The last 3 digits of the serial # may or may not be on the underside of the rib, usually between the 2nd and 3rd post. You might need to go outside and or get a dental mirror to spot them. "FROM WHAT I CAN SEE" there is little doubt in my mind that this is a PB rib.