I, too, have a Moore & Harris. 2 barrels, triggers & hammers. "Moore & Harris. London." in vertical block letters and then "Laminated Steel" in slanted, slightly smaller block engraved letters on the sighting rib between the barrels. There is an engraved flying duck or goose or some kind of long-necked bird on the left side with "Moore & Harris" engraved in slanted block letters. On right there is an engraved walking pheasant and a repeat of "Moore & Harris" in engraved slanted block letters. There are engraved curlicues on the sides, on the hammers, on the inlaid metal piece where the barrels leave the stock and where the ramrod goes into the stock. The ramrod has a bronze knob that fits between and under the barrels and the knob must be pulled slightly from the barrels to clear the block below and between the barrels that holds the ramrod secure. The trigger guard has an engraved flying goose and curlicues. The guard curves around the triggers and is inlaid into the bottom of the stock and is engraved with the number "5381' with more curlicues. I inherited it from my father, who was active in Republican politics in the late 40s and early 50s, when he died in 1983. He received it as a gift from Democratic Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico, who was, I believe, a hunting buddy. Senator Chavez died in 1962. I do not intend to sell it but will add it to my collection to pass to my grandsons. Should I send it to someone to "clean and tune up" . I do not want to spend big bucks for a restoration. I saw some names of antique guns specialists somewhere on this site but not in this thread. I don't want to let someone mess it up. I suspect it has good value but not sure how much. It is not for sale. Any help would be appreciated. I took 15 photos but do not know how to get them on the site.
