The gun certainly was a high original quality grade gun for a boxlock; maybe not quite a "best" grade, but still high. The heel and toe caps, the high percentage of engraving coverage, and the gold lettering on the barrel all speak of a quality gun. However, the damascus is a bit of a course and common pattern for a true "best grade gun" (usually). How is the wood? Something a bit funky about the rib and the stock has a wisp of more modern than the gun should be.

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