Someone else may know the answer to your question, but I've never come across any information as to when, or how the Deluxe was discovered; just glad to know the original thief didn't damage the gun while it was in his possession. I don't have any information on the A-2 at akk; but can tell you the Deluxe first came top my attention when it publicly surfaced in the mid-1990's; and was advised for sale by Chaddick's of Terrell, TX. If you research the DGJs from that time frame, you'll fine the gun featured in a double page ad. When I saw the gun years ago, the owner had purchased it as an investment. I have no idea when the gun was later sold; but the owner I knew passed on 3-4 years ago.