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I have in my possession an absolutely spectacular 20 gauge over/under shotgun engraved: E Flues, Maker, Buffalo NY in front of the top lever. It has 30" ribless barrels joined only at the first 4 inches of the breech forward and the first 2 1/2" of the muzzle back. The scalloped receiver is extremely thin - just 2" deep. It is profusely and beautifully engraved with scroll and game scenes, not unlike R Kornbrath. Single selective trigger and cross bolted. Beautiful wood and in about perfect condition. Came with an Ithaca letter from Ed Thompson of Ithaca who worked with Flues in Buffalo telling about his association with Charles Newton, the rifle builder. Anyone have information on other Flues O/U's? Many thanks.

How about a photo or two. Most Flues guns are quite neat with fine workmanship.

I'll post some photos. It will probably take me a little while to figure out how to do it. Any suggestions are welcome.

There are directions for picture posting under the Frequently Asked Questions category on this board.

Clive,
Email the pics to me at ross@berck.org and Ill post the pics for you tonight. Flues guns are awesome.
Ross

Ok, here goes. I'll try to post a couple of photos but I'm no computer geek!!



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I tryed to show one of the "E Flues Maker Buffalo NY" but it won't take! I'll try it later. Anyone know who the engraver is? Thanks.

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Here's another try at a photo of Flue's "barrel address:

The engraving layout and style suggests RJK as the possible engraver..But copying a masters style was always....in style. Some closeups would help deepen the argument. IIRC you will find that same K9 in the same pose on the sides of Winchester M12s and other pump & auto shotguns that he did. Most but not all of his work was signed. When done so, quite easy to find usually.