Thanks, Tim. Looks like the gun Mark Beasland has is a Model G. Interesting that it's pretty plain as far as engraving goes, but 3 of those marks on either side of the barrel flats.
Larry,
I'm pretty sure when Mr. French customer placed his order for his new Charlin, from the above catalog, he selected and paid for his engraving, and, possibly, the wood that was used on the gun, at the time of the order. The exception would have been the LC1 model, which, typically is the gun we see. These were likely built for stock, and I've never seen one that was engraved. Have owned several, and a friend owns several more.
There is no mention of engraving that came on the Charlins in the above catalog page. Most of my other French catalogs mention whatever house engraving came standard, usually with a good illustration, the folks at Francisque Darne knocked it out of the park in that regard.
I have a different Charlin catalog that shows some Celtic styles of engraving, I'll try to scan a page and get it up.
Best,
Ted
