I am acquiring a NIB Franchi Highlander in 20 gauge. It appears that it came (come) in two different engraving patterns: a silver receiver with etched bird scenes, or a case colored receiver with a modestly engraved border.
Were there two grades to this gun or, did the engraving and receiver color change at some point? If so, which came first and what was the original MSRP on each?
At $1,100, I can have either gun. I can't go too far wrong.