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Unread 12-17-2025, 08:04 PM   #1
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Who said the early guns have nicer engravings?
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That is very, very nice.
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Very nice Reggie. Please do tell us more
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DHE 20, 28”, skeet configured but with field chokes.
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Runge did some beautiful and distinctive engraving!





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Wow!
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Is the pointer a boy dog?
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DHE 20, 28”, skeet configured but with field chokes.
Very nice !Does the letter say anything about changing from pg to sg ? That number in the book shows capped pg ?
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I think the book lacks some accuracy on the late guns. I haven't lettered it.
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Wow. Doves.
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