I don't know for certain, but I'm pretty sure this Tolley boxlock predates Beesley's patent and the first gun Purdey's built on it.

http://www.dogsanddoubles.com/2011/06/the-worlds-first-self-opener/

Has anyone else seen one of these or know more about them?

Thanks

OWD


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