I agree nifty-two-fifty, a gun is more enjoyable when it has an interesting history. I wish I could figure out a way to find out who the original owner, who commissioned the engraving was. In 1950 when this gun was made it was arguably the best auto loader available. It sounds like it was most likely a California resident in 1950-1951 who could afford the engraving on a gun that he would actually use. I think to shoot skeet more than hunt birds.
