OK, here is one of the candidates. It is marked "Bayard Arms" Pat. 1890. Has "piper Breech" and "damascus Finish" on barrels. CLean, tight and with bright bores. Image of proofs below.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/rudybolla/sass/bayardproofs.jpg

A well known CAS gunsmith has one of these he restored and shoots.
Another is a W. Richard side-lever. No pics of proofs.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/rudybolla/sass/sidelever3.jpg


So, as the old Nazi said in Marathon Man, "Is it safe?" :-)


Last edited by Rudybollo; 10/31/07 03:21 PM.