I think "No. 318" is E.D.'s serial number sequence. There also appears to be a number on the lower rib just ahead of the forend lug and I now think I see where the "EB" mark could be between the forend lug and the "16.6" mark. I think the engraving is executed very nicely. In its day, late 1870s to 1880s, it had all the elements of a quality longarm BUT without some tube thickness measurements as well as how loose or tight the lockup is will greatly affect the price to be realized. I'd want to remove the locks and see if the stock is broken or cracked. And length of pull needs to be considered. What type cheekpiece does it have? But when it is closely examined, in my mind it conjures up examples by other Viennese makers like Matthias Nowotny, Johann Springer, Franz Neuber, etc. Regarding price to be realized: I'd get some parameter numbers together on the longarm, and then attempt to locate some comps at shows or on the net.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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Last edited by ellenbr; 03/27/09 09:24 PM.
