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Unread 08-31-2022, 09:37 PM   #1
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A great engraving period.
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Engraving like that has caused many a dove to fly over my head unnoticed.
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A great engraving period.
The early hammerless guns are my favorite. I owned this 1890 CH a few years back, but ended up selling it because the barrels were toast.

The later dogs always look too "cartoony" IMO.



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