A customer brought this to me today and I am stumped as to what model this is. I would be much obliged if you all could give me some insight. It is marked #14033 and has a 2 over a 12 along with patent dates on the water table. The last patent date is 03/08/1898. Here are some pictures.

Grade 2, 12 bore Crass Model Made in the 1890-91 period.. Where's Walt... MDC

MD, you got it! Probably Loy engraved. The 26 inch barrels have finally been cleaned and fitted. Gunter will complete the total restoration by T-Day. It will be a pretty good marriage. Pictures to you when I get it. Thanks again!

Thanks guys. I'm sure the owner will be thrilled. Is there a way to confirm the engraver?

Is there any more to the gun? Looks like Loy, Loy was the man during this era, or, just tell him I said so---

Oh yeah Walt I have the whole gun. Very nice crolle' type barrels. I think the wood was done before as it has a grip, well no cap, but a strange curve to the end of the pistol grip. Never seen anything like that before. The floor plate is heavily engraved with a spiral, nautilus looking design. Schnable type of end on the forend that is finished in horn.

Glad it is all there. If the grip is finished in kinda a lazy 'S' curve, it is probably factory as I have had a few finished that way. I think it is really neat! I presume you are restoring it?

Yes lazy S you got it. It is a bit "aged" but savable. Yes it is here to be reborn.

Total restoration by Thursday? That Gunter is some gunsmith. Walt, you told me he was behind in his work.

Bill, Turkey Day that is. Gunter has had this one a while but soon to return to NC.

Walt,

Is that the 16 we split up and put back together?

Rob

Hello Rob,
It is done but still at Gunter's. All will be picked up just before Thanksgiving. Can't wait! Photos to you then.