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[Bruce Day]

The history adds interest but may not translate to value.

An 1892 C will have fine scroll, lots of detail and probably deer or elk engraving. If abused, the engraving could be worn down.

Spare Bernard barrels are about impossible to find. The last spare set I know of were #2 frames and sold for $2000 four years ago the moment they were offered. I was too late. Spare grade 2 damascus barrels are always available and you can always buy a G for cheap and cannibalize the barrels to return the C to close originality. Added fluid barrels are all right but not as nice as the original Bernards.

The wood should be high quality and very attractive on this gun. Its like these were old growth French walnut with depth and complexity that is just not seen anymore even in costly blanks.

Hope you have the original skeleton butt.

Being a Worlds Fair gun , the engraving should be spectacular. I'd like to see it.

Here are a few photos of an 1891 C 12ga Bernard/10ga Damascus.