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Dean -

hammer guns carried number grades - high the number the higher the grade
hammerless carry letter grades - lower the letter the higher the grade

a grade 3 hammergun equates to a D hammerless

you can use the home page link on the top left of the forum page - then there is a link on the left to see examples of the various grades

the higher the grade - the more engraving and better figure in the wood, and so it cost more then - and since as the grade goes up - the number made goes down- they are worth more today

all else being equal - gauge, condition and specs a higher grade carries a higher price- however for example - a lower grade small bore may exceed a 12 gauge higher grade in similar condition- simply because fewer of them were made and they are more desirable today
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