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What's paired w/ the A near the gauge designation, FA? Also I do not see a date code anywhere? Is there a DRGM # on the standing breech?
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Raimey
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I believe the gun was reblued. If it was hand polished, the letters/engraving would not be harmed. I believe it was done in US. If not blued, or if reblued in Germany, the sides of the locking lugs, bottom barrel at locking lugs, muzzle, and rear of barrels/extractor, should all be polished bright.
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I'm in the re-blued camp as well.
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I have seen and handled that particular gun at one of our local gun shows, was a couple of years ago, it is my opinion that it has been refinished and reblued.
I recall it was a really nice piece...even thought about buying it and restoring the finishes at the time.... I can't recall the price tag but it was reasonable for a gun of that quality.
All best,
CJ
The taste of poor quality lingers long after the cheap price is forgotten.........
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Aren't the rounded edges of the wood where it meets metal generally considered an indicator that at least the wood has been refinished?
Beautiful gun incidentally.
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I'm late to this vote, but I am with the majority - I believe the gun has been reblued. But whoever did it, did a very nice job.
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It's a trap gun. It's been reblued and wood refinished. That's what happens to trap guns. I have a room full of similar guns, Parker, Ithaca, Prussian Daly, Francotte, Fox, you name it. It is a piece of history and an example of great workmanship at the time of manufacture.
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Totally redone, blued receiver easily recognizable. Real shame, it would have been really nice if it were still case-colored, silvered out.
JR
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God bless America, long live the Republic.
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