I have South Dakota hunting licenses from 1924 and 1925 in the butt of my 16ga 1919 mfg Model 12, bearing the signature of her original owner. The paper is getting brittle, but still quite legible. They were there when a family friend handed it down to me a few years ago. He bought it in SD in the late 40's. They must bring some good juju because the old girl hits better for me than any other shotgun I own.