The sides of the receiver have beautiful factory engraved scrollwork and game scenes in circular panels. Additional engraved accents adorn the barrel at the breech and the top of the receiver. The rifle is fitted with a pinned King blade front sight, Marbles folding leaf rear sight, and folding Lyman tang peep sight. The fancy grain forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered in Grade "B" style. The buttstock has a grip cap and serrated iron buttplate. Comes with a .410 caliber barrel and takedown case. According to consignor notes, this "rifle was reported to have been made for the president of the aircraft manufacturer Fairchild-Hiller, an avid African big game hunter." Founded in the mid 1920s, Fairchild had several name changes throughout its existence before becoming defunct in 2003. The name Fairchild-Hiller was created in 1964 after the company purchased Hiller Aircraft.

Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish showing slight loss at the muzzle and thinning to brown mostly on the takedown collar and buttplate. The .410 barrel retains 95% plus original blue finish. 99% vivid original case colors on lever. The wood is excellent showing some minor handling evidence and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine showing some scattered corner/edge wear and some high spot wear on the lining.