Checkered panels on CH grades

[Dean Romig]

It is often very difficult to know an original checkered cheek panel from one that was done later. Some experts may know how to determine an original but there are so many examples of different workmanship and execution, I'm sure I can't tell which is which for certain.

[David Noble]

Paul and Russ, I'm not sure if you saw the gun that I purchased. It is not the last image in my post but rather the attachment at the bottom that you have to click to see. For some reason the pic didn't show.

Russ, the last image is indeed a 20 ga, but it is not mine. I wish it was!
Paul, here are pics of my gun. Is this the one you thought looked correct?

These are pics the seller took. I'll get better ones when the gun arrives.
It is 12ga #2 frame, 30" full/full. Comes with a PGCA letter. Has a silvers pad that is correct according to the letter. Barrel finish by Dale Edmonds.

[David Noble]

I don't know why my pictures aren't showing right.


Edit ....... OK, I figured out my problem with the pics, They're showing now.

[Gary Cripps]

Maybe someone can explain the meaning of the terms in this letter. What would be the reason for the second set of barrels? What is shape #2? Is "check side of stock" what we are refering to in this thread? AND is there another set of barrels out there somewhere?

[paul stafford jr]

on the rebarrel question . my guess would be they were damaged, but i dont under stand the shorter chambers. i have a dhe sold thru van camp hardware in 1904 it had 28in damascus barrels and was sent back and rebarreled with 30in fluid steel barrels with 3in chambers. it also has checkerd side panels