The Model 11A "Standard" Grade got checkered wood circa 1928/9 when the Model 11 changed to the cross-bolt safety. Same time as the Model 10 was replaced with the Model 29. The Model 29A "Standard" Grade was introduced with checkered wood. Also, at that time, the Model 17A "Standard" Grade got a checkered stock and slide handle replacing the plain stock and ringed forearm they had since the 1920 introduction.
The Model 11B "Special" Grade came with an imported walnut stock while the A "Standard" Grade had American walnut. About 1936/7 the B went to select American walnut.
Actually, my collection was a bit over $600. The guns were $189 to $215. The 12- and 16-gauges are pre-WW-II solid rib guns and the 20-gauge is a 1948 plain barrel 28-inch modified. I later spent over half the price of the collection for a 26-inch vent rib SKEET barrel for the 20-gauge.
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