i just picked up this a richard belgium sxs hammer shot gun. i was under the impression they are a garden variety entrance type gun.at leased from what i have read. my question is did they also make a higher grade? this one has 32" barrels in fine condition marked fine damascus steel on the rib. the top rib is swamped with fine pattern. it has double under locking lugs with a greenier crossbolt. every screw is in tune. pointers are engraved on both side plates with fine border engraving and scroll engraving on the rest of the side plates. the body of the action is very finely engraved as are the hammers. the trigger guard is also finely eng. with a pheasant. the butt plate and grip cap are buffalo horn finely checkerd. screws are also in tune. the stocks are exceptioal burled english walnut. the forend has a engraved pull release. the proofs are starr over v crown over elg in oval over j. it was to be a restoration project but much to nice to play with. my question is do i have an unusual a richards? it just seems to fine a shotgun in fit and finish to be an entrance quality gun.
