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So not mine yet but looking hard at acquiring it. Am told the mechanics are good. A couple photo's to give an impression of original/current condition. If I purchase this weekend (am committed depending on fit and balance) then off it goes to Stillwater, Nfld for restoration.
The barrels were not only replaced by Webley and Scott Ltd but blazingly engraved as such. Barrels show London proof marks post 1904 but gun otherwise built in 1890's.

Good find John. That looks like a beauty.

Proofmarks somewhat difficult to read. Looks like the flats need some cleanup. But assuming the 2 1/2" mark isn't a reproof after the barrels were replaced, then you're looking at barrels no older than 1925.

Nice gun, looks worthy of restoration.

Here's a translation of the flats. The fellow whited some stamps and not the others. There are no re-proofed stamps but only stamps for the new barrels. Rocketman, what are your thoughts.


One photo added here.

A beauty it is, crowned by the Side Lever.

Cheers,
Jani

The barrels are a very nice 4 Iron 'British Best'



Are you going to refinish browned or black & white?

Very nice gun John. Let's hope it fits you.

Not black and white, certainly. More likely to leave the barrels in current state but redo nitre blue on the appropriate bits. My smith suggested it would not be foul play to engrave the rib with "Henry Atkin from Purdey's" but am inclined to leave it as is.

You could email or call AG&L to get their info on the gun. Looks like a best gun from Atkin.

Ken

Thanks, Brian. If it doesn't fit well, well that's the end of it. As you know hammer guns are more my thing anyway. Most recently made a trade that brought me a MacNaughton gun that has me over the moon. If this one not in the cards then will continue to hold out for a Stephen Grant side opener but with hammers and bar in wood. In either case probably would be actioned by E.C. Hodges.