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That's great Peter and Dean, Another great old school thing that is dissapearing sewing.

Thanks for the info Dean I like all dogs but the way Peter's are is neet. I'll have to right that down. I asked Bruce who did the dogs on his C hammergun they are wonderful he told who he believed did it and I didn't right it down I'll have to ask again It was a joy to hold that gun. Do you have any Idea who might of done a D '86 toplever? Do you need pictures?

Generally speaking we can only say who was chief engraver at the time a gun was made. Some had a recognizable style while other's style is relatively obscure.

I can see why you are proud of that gun, she's a real keeper with those 32" tubes with great wood and engraving. Be careful as 32" guns are the most addictive for me. I can't resist them. She'll make a great shooter.

I seem to remember looking at a DHE on Moore's website recently. I assume yours is that gun. Congratulations. Your wood looks absolutely original to me. Beautiful gun.

I agree about the 32 inch barrels. I absolutely love my guns with long tubes.
That is a beautiful DHE. Enjoy it.

What a great gun, you should be proud.

Could be Bill. It might even be still up on their site. Imust say my pictures are better than theirs however. They do have another DHE with shorter barrels and some colors left but I prefered the 32" gun. Also, it worked out for me as my friend from Phoenix, who is one of their regulars, was visiting me and hauled some Winchesters I never used for a swap. I feel good about the trade and Moores are great to work with. Dave Moore told me a couple of times he seriously considered keeping this gun for himself for ducks and target shooting.

I only floated the thought of the woods originality because the shape of the comb looks off and the definition/shape of the cheeks and drop points look too sharp. That was the justification behind my statement.

There is a fair amount of variation over the years of course, so these things are not concluding factors, but just a signal to look into things more.

That looks like the Parker Bros. "trap" comb. To my eye those stock cheeks and drop-points look right for a gun of that era. Great gun. I'd be happy to shoot it.