I just picked up a Mears Brothers SxS sidelock with a side lever.

According to the trade label in what appears to be the original case and cleaning rod:

Mears Brothers
Makers of Fine Side Lever Breech Loading Guns
Est. 1886 at No. 4 Tachbrook Street
Pimlico, SW

British Gunmakers has the above, but spelled Tachbrooke and 1886-1892, There is also a "The Care of Guns" label by John Dickson and Son label attached to the interior lower right corner of the case.

Would anyone have more information? Thanks in advance


I have become addicted to English hammered shotguns to the detriment of my wallet.