I have a Charles Daley Prussian Trap Gun marked Lindner and it is in amazing condition. Receiver and furniture is BLUED and all the
guns I have seen for sale have case hardened receivers etc. BUT there is no blurring of engraving lines to indicate buffing prior to the blue.
Were any Linders imported as custom guns where bluing was requested?
I just took several photos showing the bluing
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https://plus.google.com/photos/116713982823234974727/albums/6369164162342031729Phil Cressman
Waterloo, Ontario
Schoverling, Daly & Gales began to market the Lindner Charles Daly SBTs about 1912 Phil. Unlikely, but of course possible, that the gun was originally blued.
Such an elegant Lindner trap gun should not be reblued or recolored, regardless of whether the original finish was blue or colored. The ultimate owner should make that decision. I have seen and owned several Lindner and Parker single trap guns that are in incorrect finish on the receiver and all are quite elegant and will remain as is. Is the pictured gun for sale?
Could be for sale, I do not feel comfortable using it and have a Caesar Gurinni with high rib that fits me well. Just admiring the Lindner whenever in my gun room.
Almost a shame not to shoot it since it handles so well & almost as high a score with it as the modern dedicated trap gun.
Difficult to put a price on it not knowing if the blue was original or done by some absolute master gunsmith sometime in the past.
Even the wood puts the new high end guns look like mass production pieces.
Phil Cressman pwc@rogers.com
Waterloo
Trying to get clear photos of engraving is like herding cats.
High resolution but really tight dept of focus. One or two of these show no rounding off of engraving that my eye can see although a professional restorer has said he believes this to be re-finished.
https://plus.google.com/photos/116713982823234974727/albums/6369343957067865697
How about some images of the proofmarks?
Cheers,
Raimey
rse
What's paired w/ the A near the gauge designation, FA? Also I do not see a date code anywhere? Is there a DRGM # on the standing breech?
Cheers,
Raimey
rse
I believe the gun was reblued. If it was hand polished, the letters/engraving would not be harmed. I believe it was done in US. If not blued, or if reblued in Germany, the sides of the locking lugs, bottom barrel at locking lugs, muzzle, and rear of barrels/extractor, should all be polished bright.
Mike
I'm in the re-blued camp as well.
I have seen and handled that particular gun at one of our local gun shows, was a couple of years ago, it is my opinion that it has been refinished and reblued.
I recall it was a really nice piece...even thought about buying it and restoring the finishes at the time.... I can't recall the price tag but it was reasonable for a gun of that quality.
All best,
CJ
Aren't the rounded edges of the wood where it meets metal generally considered an indicator that at least the wood has been refinished?
Beautiful gun incidentally.
I'm late to this vote, but I am with the majority - I believe the gun has been reblued. But whoever did it, did a very nice job.
It's a trap gun. It's been reblued and wood refinished. That's what happens to trap guns. I have a room full of similar guns, Parker, Ithaca, Prussian Daly, Francotte, Fox, you name it. It is a piece of history and an example of great workmanship at the time of manufacture.
Totally redone, blued receiver easily recognizable. Real shame, it would have been really nice if it were still case-colored, silvered out.
JR
The action can still be given a "coin" finish, with blued screws, top lever, etc.
Mike