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Unread 11-21-2017, 07:25 PM   #25
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As I said in an earlier post, the Fleur De Lis 'drop points' appear to be worn and unaltered originals. The rib inscription ("roll stamp") and matting in my opinion are unaltered original. Enlarge it and look closely at every detail, including the single line overrun of the matting at the breech end of the clear space of the rib just beyond the arrow.

And I believe the engraving is original Meriden engraving as well. Look at the engraving on the forend irons and latches. The forend checkering patterns are of the original style as well.... just very poorly recut.





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