Jim, I am a bit confused. I thought , here, you were saying the Model 1878 was made in England.

Here from above----------I had a question about a Colt revolver with Wells Fargo markings so I called Kathleen Hoyt who was the Historian at that time. I also took the opportunity to ask her about shotgun manufacture. She told me the 1878s were made in England and the 1883s were made here in Hartford and there were records to prove this.
Jim


Now, are you saying I misunderstood and that neither the 1878 or the 1883 was made in England ? If the 1878 was made in England, what is the proof ? No proof marks, no factory history confirmation that I have seen.

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