We kind of know what the original configuration was. It is a scarce to rare Deluxe Trap. It is engraved by a popular American engraver of the mid 20th century, not an ugly gun. The checkering pattern includes (wisely) asymetrical fleur de lis of average quality. Any attempt to make fleur de lis symetrical is usually a disaster unless the craftsman is very talented. I think this is a pretty nice effort, well worth what an original Deluxe Trap in high condition would be worth, $8000 or more. This gun could be worth as much as $12000 if it passes the up close tests. I would like to own it and would pay a reasonable price for it.
