I have a Midland Boxlock, S/N 56464. It is a #2 gun with gold inlaid 2 on the action, barrel and forearm, the initial shield is gold and shows a Rampant Lion( heraldry sites put this as being Scots royalty) as I was told by the seller. The steel barrels are 30" and choked .10 and .44, typical boring for up close and way far. English stocked in marbled walnut, splinter forearm, double triggers,automatic safety, and ejectors. The engraving is a sparse line chain pattern with Midland in a banner. I bought this from a fellow who called this gun a "Harding" and said it was a 1938 build. I understand that Midland's records have been destroyed so I have no idea it's actual age. There obviously is a good story somewhere about a Scot royal who would be so cheap as to have his guns be built in Birmingham and box locks to boot. I have a knowledgeable friend who collects British guns and said that that were more #2 guns built than actual pairs, so that the owner would show up at the grouse butts and say " As my #1 gun is in the shop, I'll just shoot my #2 gun and will not require the services (or pay for) of a loader". Sounds just like a Scot. Any idea? I don't think photos would be of much help as this is a pretty normal BLE, though superbly balanced and a gun I really enjoy shooting. Thanks for what ever help you can render, Mike
