I have one I recently bought. ("The Hollenbeck" model) Right now the barrels have been struck and polished, it's ready for an initial etch and then rust bluing/Damascus refinishing.
There seems to be a lack of specific info on grading, perhaps Researcher would be so kind as to elaborate. I'm referring to the difference between the number grades (00 through 3) and the letter grades. (A through D, including the A-1 Special Trap)
Mine appears to be a Grade 1 with twist barrels, but it has fairly extensive engraving. It was described as a "C" grade, but I'm not sure if that was accurate. I'd post pics, but unfortunately the receiver has quite a bit of surface rust and discoloration, so the engraving is hard to make out. I'm still debating as how I'm going to tackle it, in order to preserve as much as possible.
I've seen other SAC guns described as grade "D" but with considerably less engraving as well as twist barrels, so I still don't have a good feel for the grading system.
I really like mine, I can hardly wait to hunt with it this Fall.
Ken
Last edited by Ken61; 07/21/14 05:55 PM.
