I've noted a few details over time that I gravitate towards examining when seeing a DBL gun for the first time. I wonder if I'm missing things someone else might find telling? Would like to know what others look for when inspecting a gun that says to them, the gun is "well made", or in excellent condition. Looking for quality of execution more than quantity in some cases. Here's a few things I notice:
1. Like to see the extractor/ejector fit so well in the breech face that the edges all but disappear.
2. On older guns, like to see the wood evenly standing a bit proud of the butt plate and rcvr metal.
3. Like to see wood along edges of top and bottom tangs as well as edges of rcvr clean and not oil soaked.
4. Like to see screw slots not deformed.
