Vickers was based in Crayford Kent,Outside of the city of London.In the era this gun was made Vickers were offering their "Imperial" a side lock ejector for 25 pounds;or without ejectors at 17 pounds. It is possible that Vickers had this gun made for their display at the British Empire exhibition of 1924. Almost certainley the gun was made by W&C Scott on their Reliance action.[W&C priced this in their wholesale catalogue at 26 pounds.]Vickers were armaments manufacturers and in this era were promoting the sale of shotgun and rifle barrel blanks using,Vickers steel.
The engraving is in the style of the late H.Morris a very talented Birmingham engraver.In my opinion the Stock is a sub-par replacement,otherwise a very nice Gun.
A Vickers S.L.E. cased was recently sold in th U.K.for $1250 approx.
