I'll have to remember that one. Did you learn that from Kathy?

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I don't have my glasses on but is that a dogs head butt plate?

I noted that butt treatment also. Even though it's been hunted a lot, and well worn, it's obvious the owner knew just what he wanted, with the steel heel clip and leather surface.

I think that his the heel portion of a well worn dogs head butt plate with the rest that had been broken away filled in with some leather.

That very well may be right. This whole thread reminds me how badly I need new glasses.

There is a "2" stamped above the serial number on the water table, and a "G" stamped below. Does this pretty much confirm that my gun is a GH?

Should I purchase the confirmation letter they offer here? What will it do for me?

What other things can I do to determine the gun's value?

Other than confirm grade and configuration - Barrel length and possibly stock dimensions

It should tell you where the gun was shipped to

For a G. It will likely be a dealer - but you never know

For my own learning...the forend does not appear to have been checkered. Was this an option for a GH grade?

No, is is worn smooth.





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