Dan S. W. your pretty gun does look very much like the E. Smith. Whose name is on your gun ? Frustrating for us all , I am sure, but I am not quite ready to remove the locks, fearing replacement problems with the "unknown".
Parabola, your question is helpful. The gun held level to the ground, but on its side, opens full when moving the top lever when not fired. The gun in the same position , after firing, does not open when moving the top lever.
In general, it is a very finely fitted gun with that certain smooth feel that some guns have when opening and closing. lVery nice wood and unusual engraving. I had not guessed the gun was made in the 1960s, I first saw the gun about 15 years ago in the hands of a now deceased friend. The dealer who bought the estate guns kindly sold it to me just recently. It is as I remembered it.
Last edited by Daryl Hallquist; 12/24/23 07:52 AM.
