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				 Thoughts on Shields and Ovals 
 
			
			What are the thoughts or opinions of engraving these with owner initials?
 I recently obtained a second-hand Purdey (circa 1901), which has interesting prior ownership, but the oval remains blank.   None of my Parkers have the shields engraved.
 
 My Purdey is currently up at G&H having minor work done.   I was thinking of having my last name initial engraved onto the oval, since I am the fourth known owner and plan to eventually give it to my son.
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