Originally Posted By: Shotgunlover
This is the revealing bit from the catalog:

"The SL3 is also available in a mirror polished version, requiring hours of hand polishing on every surface.
Note: A fixed surcharge is applied on this version."

English makers have told me the same, it costs more to have the gun naked rather than hand engraved with the house style.

Funny that no comment was posted about the dummy sideplates.


If you want to see goofy side plates read the next article about the latest from AG&L.