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Unread 09-04-2023, 08:25 PM   #1
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After a couple of decades, some saving and selling a couple of guns, I was able to purchase an A1 Special. I am really impressed with the Gournet engraving on the gun. Both dogs bear a striking resemblance to dogs that I have or had. It has some nice wood as well. I had it out to the club today and it received a couple of compliments on how “pretty” it is.
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Congrats Don, a beautiful gun for sure. Hope to see that one some day.
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Thanks Randy. I will plan on bringing it to Hausman’s next June. Wish I was able to make the VGC this week but work has different plans for me. A few more years and retirement will free up my time so I can attend more events. Have a great time this week.
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Wow. I counted ten five petal flowers in that engraving. Might be more.
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Beautiful Don!
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Wow. I counted ten five petal flowers in that engraving. Might be more.

I count 10 too Jimmy❗️





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Congrats. I have seen a few photos of that gun on his website. It is nice to be able to see more. It is beautiful.
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Start talking Don! I see it's a 12g. Does it have 28" bbls?
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Those comments you received referring to the gun as “pretty” don’t do it justice. Nothing short of spectacular. So nice that the engraving is reminiscent of the older guns…and so well done.
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Stunning, congrats!!!
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