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Sidelock
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Very intersting! It was fun to read about the history of the gun. One of my favorites as well and hope to own a nice example some day.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Marvellous to read, thank you, if it had double triggers and a side lever it would be my dream Westley ! One day I will find one, best wishes and a happy New Year to all, Mike
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Martin,
That's a fine looking shotgun. You ever think about selling drop me a line.
Doing your research on the value of the gun when new is good IMO. You can see what it was worth new and compare with how much of the original gun is left.
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Sidelock
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It is great when the history of a particular gun can be traced and with so much original documentation. Out of interest, the License to Kill Game was only abolished here in England a few years ago. By then it cost 6 from the Post Office and remained more or less identical to the one in the photograph. At 3 then at the side of the cost of the case at 3.10 shillings shows just how expensive it was for the license. When it was abolished it cost 6 for the year which was more than the administration cost to issue it. Very interesting thread. Lagopus.....
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Sauerfan:
A fine gun indeed. Reminds me of my latest droplock. And... as you have so delightfully discovered, the story behind the gun is often as rewarding as the gun itself. Sometimes, more so.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing.
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Sidelock
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It is threads like this that I always hope to find here. Thank you, Martin
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Sidelock
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great rerport. I researched a best WJ Jeffery with game scene engraving, also sold in 1906 and it was L 60, so a WR droplock was more than some best sidelocks.
This ain't a dress rehearsal , Don't Let the Old Man IN
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Wow, fantastic find. I too like J. P. Sauer shotguns and drillings as well as Collaths however your find along with all the accoutrements and ownership history is truly a real gem.
I recently acquired a pair of J. Rigby (one 20 the other 12)in the original cases. I am still doing research like you have on ownership. I will post soon.
Again, congrats on a great find.
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This is the best detailed topic I have ever seen on this forum, my congratulations. Mike, your side lever W. Richards, just what you are looking for you can find here http://www.gunshop-eb.co.uk/Englishguns.phpMarc.
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