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Unread 05-01-2015, 06:31 PM   #11
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Unread 05-01-2015, 11:06 PM   #12
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I don't see much special about it....but I guess if the letter says so...
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Based on the floorplate, I see a little extra engraving as compared to a typical DH, but not all that much more.
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Nice looking flock of feeding birds. Austin used to get excited to see engraving that showed a "looking back bird". He said it couldn't be more realistic looking with that sentinel bird.
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I believe TPS says all the looking back birds were pre 1900 design. May have been associated with Gough but can't remember, the design not the actual engraving
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This is what I was referring to. There are little extras like this. She's a DH 20ga straight stock. Built by Parker for the 1896 New York Exposition. According to TPS it was marketed to Lady shooters.
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could be me- the first picture looks pretty fresh-
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Pretty typical grade 3 engraving, maybe approaching grade 4 execution. Nicely done but not especially elaborate... Maybe just a tad.
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What do the side panels of the frame look like? That may be more telling than the floor plate and forend iron.
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