This one is the third one that I have seen. About five years ago a friend showed up with two. Both new and unfired. That he had bought from a texan client. They were serial numbered 1 &2 both had top end engraving one in nice relief work the other nice scroll and game scene. He wanted to capitalise on his investment and flog them off. The attempts to get reasonable valuations were not fruitful. I even floated them on this sight. Then we developed a friendship with a northern cal dealer who bought them from my friend for around $25,000 cash. They promptly disappeared and have not resursurfaced. They were as you might say SWEET. Just one of those fond memories from the past.
John Mc
