Also, given that Jim Harrison (the name in gold on the trigger guard is not an immediately recognizable celebrity or historical figure, what does the name contribute to the overall value of the piece? I presume it is a negative, but how much?
Different folks may look at it differently but to me, a non-recognizable name properly applied would be a non-issue, neither adding nor distracting from the price.
I have a Ca 1863/65 W&C Scott pinfire which is marked on the top rib For Benj D Kennedy, Louisville KY. The gentleman I bought it from was from Louisville & he tried to find anything he could about Mr Kennedy. All he could find was he had neither a birth nor death certificate related to Louisville, but during the period the gun would have ben built he had a business license for a Jewelry Store there. To me, this was interesting but did not affect the $ I was willing to pay in either direction.
