Originally Posted By: lagopus
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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