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As you all know, I've been compiling a history of Reilly. Browsing the net tonight I came across these two interesting Reilly's for sale in UK. No prices mentioned. If I were anywhere but in the middle of the Sahara, I'd be tempted by the 410 especially. SN 25851 (1884 per chart above) - with Metric bore measurements, it might have been ordered from Paris. https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/reilly-em/hammer/410-gauge/side-lever-180723174108286Beautifully scaled little 410 hammer-gun ( collectors piece ) , reproofed 2007 and very rarely fired since ! bores in particularly good condition , unusual to find a 410 with Damascus barrels -- top rib reads E M Reilly & co 16 New Oxford Street, London & RUE SCRIBL PARIS . metric bore measurement 10.50mm in both tubes and estimated chokes LH 1/4 RH 1/8 with the chambers being 2 1/2" as seen in photos attachted .  SN 24365 (1882 per above chart) https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/reilly-em/hammer/12-gauge/pigeon-gun-180629095732002Best Quality Hammer Pigeon gun with 31" black powder proof Whitworth steel barrels and flat file cut rib. The heavy action with side clips and low hammers. Very well figured stock expertly repaired at wrist. Extra long forend with anson push rod release. In original makers Leather case with trade label. 
Last edited by Argo44; 07/28/18 04:19 PM.
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410 Łpoa
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Reilly, E. M. 12 gauge Pigeon Gun (Top Lever)
Hammer Shotgun (R/H) - S/H
Ł1,895 US$2,484 /€2,133
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Stan In Georgia has been looking for something like the pigeon gun. Somebody notify him.
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USAF RET 1971-95 ![[Linked Image from jpgbox.com]](http://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/57865_80x60.jpg)
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Looks as if original proof was for the 2" shell with 3/8 oz of shot. Has been re-proofed @ 65mm, approx 2 9/16".
It's really immaterial though, anyone who has been following this board for about the last week should be fully aware a gun weighing only 4 lb 3 oz & with a side lever opener is total Junk, not worth carrying home.
I will have to admit though "IF" I could find one of that weight I could afford I would be greatly tempted even though I am absolutely NOT a .410 fan.
If, as so many say, a gun has to weigh at least 6 lbs for me to be able to hit anything with it, it may as well be a 20 or 16.
Miller/TN
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Thanks for remembering, fellas, but I have my doubts this is even a true pigeon gun. I looked at it closely, and at 7 lbs., and with 1/4 choke in one barrel, 2 1/2" chambers and a straight grip, it's not what I want.
I'll keep watching, but I really appreciate the heads up. You're all good friends.
SRH
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As I recall Stan wants:
-- hammer gun
-- 32" barrels
-- 8 lbs plus
-- pistol grip
-- double triggers
-- Damascus is ok
-- 3" chambers
-- a certain elegance
-- Specific chokes - 4/4 and 4/4
-- flat and file cut rib
We'll keep looking
Last edited by Argo44; 07/28/18 08:27 PM.
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Just about right, but 2 3/4" chambers are fine if there is heavy nitro proofs.
Have a great weekend, SRH
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I would question what looks like deep pits in the right barrel, near the end of the forend, of the “pigeon” gun.
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The 410 Metric bore measurements are as the re-proof, not original.
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