Question on a "fine" side by side shotgun, European made - why would manufacturer markings be ground off of the rib? Why would it be de-identified to the maker? My speculation is that an engraving mistake was made and it was sold as a defected specimen, not to be associated with a vain maker.
That's a generous marking for the base of the horn, didn't realize that's how they mark it. Also the angle manipulates the result drastically, could near make a ewe legal with a string base to tip from the right angle. Move the camera a hair to the right and the string wouldn't touch the eye of...
another 2015 first timer
@MtnRunner - I was over in those bowls seen in the distance of your pics.
Amazing area, regrettably still <1 status, but am itching to return. Have my sights on another attempt in 2016 or 2017. However I don't plan to ever again be up there solo.