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I hope these don't blow up the page.

http://imgur.com/a/n95Zw

Lloyd3,

Could be Halberds, sounds more interesting than swords. I really have no idea.

I probably picked up the sword nomenclature years ago from Hallowell's proof date codes chart.

Hi, I used to have a Higham BLE, very similar to yours, mine had a bit more engraving as I recall. It was a quality piece, very well made and excellent fit and finish, handled like a dream. You won't be sorry with a Higham. I did sell mine and regret I ever did!

Good Luck!

Greg

Jamie, do have photos of the stock? What little glimpse there is in your photos shows some nice figure. Gil

I think 'Best' BLE is perhaps incorrect. Looks like a fairly standard BLE to me.

I know what you mean about the marks but the Proof House refer to them as crossed sceptres as far as I know. Lagopus.....

Morning all. Thanks so much for your input. This has all been very educational. So far, my double gun ownership has been a few LC Smith field grades.

The stock on this Higham is nicely figured. The "Best" notation is what the seller posted. Here is the stock.

http://imgur.com/a/giJ0k

It looks like a very nice gun to me, as are most of the Birmingham boxlocks that I have handled. Light, responsive, durable and pretty much foolproof, if used with appropriate loads. But I agree with 300846, I think "Best BLE" is stretching it a bit.

It seems like many dealers are calling any English gun a "Best gun" now days. Marketing, I guess.

And it looks like a non-ejector (BLNE) to me, not an ejector (BLE), BTW, although I have been wrong before.

Thanks Redoak. See PM.

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