The Eric Klein book arrived

[ahfoxman]

Hi Craig,

The gun is righteous, I forwarded a lot of original info from original owner's family. The sad part is that there are at least two crappy fakes out there. It is Gough signed as well. At one time it lived with four Whitworth Beckers where it stood proud. A killer gun in all respects.

[Researcher]

Here is one of the "tribute guns" seen at a Vintage Cup years ago --

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[ahfoxman]

Let me chime in:

An early famed gun, early 'Ansley' style FE engraving with contemporary embellishments to enhance profit, serial number from late Phila. production FE, that was later found with the original family. Should not have been renumbered, not fair to the original gun, nor the collecting fraternity, and most likely not legal. Talking about the mentioned 'Tribute Gun', not the outstanding FHE shown in Josh's incredible book. Ok, maybe I am an old curmudgeon!

[Craig Larter]

Originally Posted by Tom Kidd

Hi Craig,

The gun is righteous, I forwarded a lot of original info from original owner's family. The sad part is that there are at least two crappy fakes out there. It is Gough signed as well. At one time it lived with four Whitworth Beckers where it stood proud. A killer gun in all respects.

Thanks Tom I appreciate your input, killer gun for sure. I would love to just handle it some day. For a duck hunting nut that loves HE's it was great to discover it's existence.