Mike,

That's the one - I have 2335 in the database.

FWIW, the last mention of damascus as an option in the SD&G catalogs is 1902, though it looks like it could still be ordered for a few more years. I also expected the date of the barrels to be a little earlier when I saw the gun. Still, I can easily imagine a scenario where the original owner (desiring a second set of barrels for his beloved Premier) stops off at 302 Broadway, NY, to have them fit a second set of barrels. SD&G would have most likely would have gone to "their" manufacturer to procure the barrels - Lindner.

Taking a look at the 1889 Merwin, Hulbert, & Co, catalog, I note that the Scott Premier is going for $300 ($315 in 10 gauge.) The finest "Quality A" Parker could be had for $240 and the "Quality AA" LC Smith for $270. Only the "Highest Quality" Westley Richards gun is in the same price range as the Premier. Winchester '73 rifles started at $17.

Ken