I guess it was about 15 years ago when I was first able to lightly scratch that long itching for a SxS, a nice Vintage one.
I'd never heard of this site... , or the DGJ(When did they both start??)though I found the old Gunshop.com pretty soon.
Anyway, I bumped into a good few VL&D F'Cottes..from Knocka's throuugh 14/18 ,20 25,30 , 45Eagle...though never a SideLock or Hammer Gun in the flesh.
I always thought they were Fine Guns, my first 3Guns were A F's.
Always loved that HorseShoe Rib pattern, their Sideplate Bl treatment, the gorgeous Ribband /Rushes type carving on the Fences , good wood ,& just the overall lovely workmanship....
Yes!!!!...I was buying the Gun...not the(then unknown to me) name!
I would love to see pics of a high grade HammerGun or nice S/Locks you lads might have.
I'd enjoy them
Cheers
Roger B