I have either hated or been completely indifferent to all Bulino engraving I've ever seen...Until I saw this gun. Beautifully and tastefully done, surrounded by loads of fabulous "traditional" engraving, it doesn't shout out "WOW LOOKIT ME!" The floor plate is beautifully evocative, a dream or, as Shotgunjones said, a flashback. This, as well as the decision to distress the case colors, were inspired acts of genius. I'm definitely NOT a Parker nut, but I really do dig this gun. And as Joe said, I'd hunt her all over.