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Lagopus,
That really is a cool gun you have there!!! I like it alot. I really like this Reilly, so much so I've decided to sink a little money into it, I didnt pay that much for it for starters so I have a tiny bit of room to play. It has some screws that need attention, so I will be having at least two new screw made, the hammers need some looking into, they look like they are the same, but one is black and has a little different checkering pattern on the spur, I will also have another set of fire blued firing pins made and the firing pin nuts fire blued as well, for the right gunsmith, these are some pretty easy fixes, the only other thing is the rest of the screws will be fire blued, everything else will stay as is.
I really like the lines of this Reilly, the Jones underlever along with the tall hammers compliment each other nicely, the understated engraving along with the plain wood go hand in hand. And while not the prettiest laminated steel to look at, it matches well with the rest of the gun.
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A gun doesn't need a lot of fancy engraving in order to ooze quality. Nice specimen you have there. Here's an 1873 Gibbs & Pitt that I have. It has been restored a little and re-proofed but I didn't think it worth spending more on. I have put it in to illustrate the above artice from Terry Weiland's book. Lagopus.....  Lagopus: I think you're being too modest. That's a beautiful example and many would be proud to have it in their collection. An additional point: The Reillys I've handled in the past have all exhibited excellent quality and that includes even the plain examples. Jim
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Thanks to both of you. I think it is a little ugly in a way, but also rather appealing, and is an interesting specimen of one of the earliest hammerless actions. I have not had it back long from the Gunsmith and may take it out a few times this shooting season.
I do rather like that Reilly. It has a very graceful line about it. Lagopus.....
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There is nothing ugly at all about that gun of your Lagopus, different yes, ugly...far from it. Its charming and built at a time when everyone was trying to out think the next guy. Its a fabulous gun. Then again, I think the T. Woodward spiral spring is a beautiful, underrated action, its simplicity at its finest. I also think the Manufrance Ideal is one of the finest looking actions out there as well, some so called "traditionalist" find it to be an abomination.
I've always been a bit different though....I absolutely crave those ugly back action W&C Scotts with the crystal cocking indicators (aka "ship portholes) and all those ugly herons, swans, etc that they engraved on those things.... boy are they FUGLY ;-)
I have loaded up some low pressure rounds for the Reilly, a little IMR 800x, Federal gold medal hull, a windjammer wad holding 1 1/8 oz of shot, and primed with a winny 209, all of that producing only 4900 psi. :-)
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I do plan on using this gun alot this year. Hopefully it'll get used for hunting grouse and in certain situations..ducks.
Are there any records for E.M. Reilly & Co. guns out there?
Dustin Dustin - I don't believe there are any records existing for Reilly, as I asked the same question when I was doing initial research on mine. I took mine for a gun-fitting session this weekend past and am delighted to say that no requirement arose for any changes to the gun - came as a relief given its age and the lovely wood which I really did not want to touch. Now just to get out there and use it this season... Craig.
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