Bruce, the three examples you've referenced in the Julia catalog reinforces what you and other advanced collectors have been saying all along regarding originality and refinishing. Another gun listed, Lot 1216---a totally refinished 20-ga. DHE, 28" bbls., DT, SG, SPL, with a skeleton butt plate and good dimensions further illustrates that, the pre-auction estimate is $5500-$7500---which isn't all that much more than a comparable Repro. If this gun had it's original finish, it undoubtedly would bring 2 to 3 times than what it will in it's present refinished condition.
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