This example has factory D grade floral scroll engraving. The trigger guard, top tang, rear portion of the barrel and the receiver have flourishes of masterfully executed floral scroll engraving. The left side of the receiver is engraved "THE/SPORTSMAN" and has "MARY LEIGH TALIAFERRO" in a banner. The vent rib barrel has a single white bead sight on the factory installed Cutts Compensator, a short choke tube installed, and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. Mounted on a beautifully figured, multi-point checkered finger groove walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap, a 7/8 inch stock spacer and a Decelerator recoil pad. Length of pull to end of wood is 12 7/8 inches and to the recoil pad is 14 1/2 inches. With a takedown hardcase with brass inscribed "M.L.T.", 3 extra choke tubes and a choke wrench. With a letter from Leigh Taliaferro Blum (daughter of Mary Leigh Taliaferro) who states that this shotgun belonged to her mother who participated in tournament skeet and pigeon shoots in the 1930s, was a Red Cross driver at the start of World War II, and then later joined the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) in 1943.

Very good, 90% plus of the blue finish remains with some scattered minor scratches, dings and minor high edge wear. The engraving remains sharp and well-defined. The shortened refinished stock is very good with scattered scratches and dings along with a replacement recoil pad. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.