Double-barrel side-by-side shotgun chambered for 10-, 12-, 16- or 20-gauge. Offered with 26", 28", 30" or 32" barrels, with various choke combinations. Barrels are Damascus or fluid steel. Damascus guns have become collectible and in better condition—very good to excellent—can bring nearly the same price as fluid-steel guns. Features a fractional sidelock, because hammers were mounted in frame and sears and cocking indicators were mounted on sideplates. After serial number 25,000, entire locking mechanism was frame mounted and only cocking indicators remained on sideplates. Double triggers are standard. Finish blued, with checkered walnut stock. A number of variations that differ in amount of ornamentation and quality of materials and workmanship utilized in their construction. Automatic ejectors are represented by the letter "E" after respective grade designation. Shotgun manufactured between 1885 and 1919. We strongly recommend that a qualified appraisal be secured if a transaction is contemplated. Also, an Optimus Grade and Thousand Dollar Grade offered. These are extremely high-grade, heavily ornamented firearms inlaid with precious metals. Extremely rare and evaluating them on a general basis is impossible. NOTE: All models listed: add 50 percent for 16-gauge; 100 percent for 20-gauge; 10 percent for single-selective trigger.