Topgun, as I read the articles, I thought it odd that there seemed to be two stories being combined.
If you look at the advertising panels shown in the DGJ articles, you will see the stock of the grade 3 is different at the nose than the other models in the advertisement. A heavier shape, a larger radius. Also, that the same gun was used to depict the ejector model in later ads.
They probably had 1 gun, and just faked whether it was ejector or not in the plates.
I'm not restoring this gun in the classic sense. I am refining repair and finish techniques. And studying a rather unique mechanical system. It will work as designed when I'm done, look decent, and be ready for another 100 years.
It has a great feel to it(for my tastes) so, I'll use it to take some grouse.
Note: I agree on the shallow engraving. I cannot decide if the routinely shallow scratching I see on vintage shotguns is due to burnishing, or just technique. I expect just due to turn-a-round time necessary.
I really want one of the damascus 20's of the period with the curlew, snipe, and plover game scenes.
