#88 and it's delightful. Unlike the RBL this is a true round framed gun, and superb in look & feel. Also, unlike the early RBL the checkering looks hand cut and nicely executed, along with the scroll engraving well presented. The case coloring is on par with the RBL. It points well and although the LOP is a little short for me, that's a simple fix. This time I opted for the standard pistol grip wood which has surprisingly nice figure and hard gloss finish, unlike the RBL & A-10 both English stocked with exhibition wood and oil finish. Also, with the elegant long sweep of the grip, in my opinion, this gun does not need a grip cap. I think, for $3,000, Tony sent a hell of a nice gun out of his shop. Three home runs for three at bats.

PS: when I bought the RBL. Tony was offering the canvas trunk cases substantially discounted. The Inverness is a perfect fit, after cutting a relief slot for the front bead.

all the best....mike

Mike
Congratulation on the newest addition.
What will her primary function be?
Thanks
Mike

Congrat's Mike !!

I wish you many good days with your Inverness. Glad your happy with it.

The A-10 has been the go-to gun for phesants/chuckers at Hill Country, with the 525 Sporting for clays courses. The Inverness will get thoroughly tested for both diciplens & fall walks flushing Grouse & I'll try a few rounds of doubles on the trap field, just for grins. Fortunatly, the 20ga kit was ordered with the PW 800+ & there's a good supply of wads & hulls on hand.

Best...mike

Congratulations!

One more indication that manufacturing is returning to the USA.

European makers are lucky that Tony Galazzan is not interested in export sales. Many of us in Europe would appreciate the opportunity to get a round bodied OU at 2400 Euro.

How about a few pictures of your new Inverness?

I'm on the road shooting trap competition; but will post photos when things slow down a little. Photos don't do justice to the elegance of that round frame, though. It's like nothing I've had in my hands. Frankly, one wonders if Tony's under water on these guns.

Congratulations on your new gun!

I would not worry about Tony/CSMC too much though. With their crazy listing and pricing on their used guns I'm sure they will find a few suckers around to make sales to on those and more than make up for it if they are under water on the Inverness.

GIAGDRWY