HARD GUN TO GRADE
The gun shown here is 3215; which is shown in both TPS and Serialization , identified as probably being "the highest grade offered at the time". Note the frame sculpture; the positive point is that the raised portion in the center of the breech bolster has some engeaving; the weak point is that the tear drop at the front carries no engraving.
The convincing point for me is that I can look at the "star" in the pattern and count six.
More on this later.
Best, Austin
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