It’s an interesting gun for sure. Even the after market gold inlays are really subdued except the initials.
I think with the new gold inlays with beautiful blackened barrels, nice wood and the fresh case colors the gun would have been attractive and would have had a nice appeal to the owner.
The daughter that sold the gun said her grandfather was a fanatical bird hunter.
I know currently we look at a graded gun and have come to expect increased quality engraving as the grade goes up.
When the gun was order it may have been a case of perceived value in ordering a C Grade. Yet, A V Hall may have seen the engraving as no value to what he was wanting to use the gun for.
I know from my Business Jet career, not to judge a person by the cloths they wear or how they look.
Some of the nicest and wealthiest owners where dressed in jeans and T shirt.
I believe many of these guys did not want to come across as stuffy when working with us.
Just another thought behind possibly why.
I need to do more research when I have a chance on Mr Hall.
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