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I picked up a full length case sight unseen with a small label in the lid marked Ogden Smiths & Hussey. I was thinking it might fit one of my single shot farkys but I think it more likely it was made for a bolt action. It has the 62 St James address so would be from 1921-1933. It is canvas and leather, nice condition. I could make a few minor modifications to get one of my rifles in it but I hate to do that. Are there many rifles out there by this maker??? I am considering passing it down the line. There may be someone out there praying to get their hands on a period, original case like this.

If you decide to pass it on let me know. I'd appreciate it.

I have a CHURCHILL style 20 bore sidelock with 25.5 inch barrels marked with their imprimatur. I don't know if they made it or sold it. Let me know if you decide to sell, what you are asking. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK

Alvin i think it's a case for a long gun not a break down.

Here are some pics Mike.

So it is..thanks for the heads up!

I have a Lee Speed from Hussey Ltd. - about 10yrs older than this case.
I suppose the bolt would be removed when put in a case such as this.

That Paddington sticker is just perfect.

From Shooting Sportsman - thought this was fun:

It was said that Henry J. Hussey was a rogue responsible for all manner of shameless shenanigans within the London gun trade. But 111 years after he left Holland & Holland to start his own business, his legacy is for guns of superb quality. The Hussey Imperial and the Woodward-like Ogden, Smith & Hussey over/under are both sought by knowledgeable wingshots who recognize their "best" qualities without the premium prices associated with more famous firms. Hussey apparently went through so many name changes-Lang & Hussey; H. Hussey, Ltd.; Hussey & Hussey; Harrison & Hussey; Ogden, Smith & Hussey-because of what Londoners today would call dodgy business practices. Nigel Brown, in his book British Gunmakers, Volume One-London, writes that Hussey lasted just five months in his 10-year appointment as managing director of Lang & Hussey, Ltd., after an audit uncovered that he had been secretly auctioning the firm's guns and "misappropriating" a portion of the proceeds.

Has been listed on Guns International. Let me know if you saw it here so I can pay my dues.