This is a Laminated Steel variant the Belgians called "Pointille"; a 1880s W&C Scott & Son which I believe was refinished.

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Same Laminated Steel in this Harrington & Richardson A&D patent from Westley Richards in Forest & Stream September 28, 1882

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An original Grade 1 H&R

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