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For sale at Holts SN 26971 (1885) - looks nice (probably refurbished): (This is a true shotgun not a rebored rifle; I'm tempted but divorce is more expensive)
https://www.holtsauctioneers.com/as...125+++1512+&refno=233187&image=6
E.M. REILLY & CO. 
A .410 (2IN.) SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 26792, 
circa 1875, 28in. black powder only reproved damascus barrels (in 2025), the rib engraved 'E.M. REILLY & CO. 16. NEW OXFORD STREET. LONDON & PARIS.', the breech end with Celtic latticework, 2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, carved fences, sidelever opening, rebounding back-action locks, border engraving, retaining much apparently original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. stock including steel buttplate, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 4lb. 10oz., together with its period burgundy slip

I've only seen ads for four other Reilly .410 SxS's:

25851
https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/reilly-em/hammer/410-gauge/side-lever-180723174108286
Beautifully scaled little 410 hammer-gun ( collectors piece ) , reproofed 2007 and very rarely fired since ! bores in particularly good condition , unusual to find a 410 with Damascus barrels -- top rib reads E M Reilly & Co 16 New Oxford Street, London & RUE SCRIBE PARIS . metric bore measurement 10.50mm in both tubes and estimated chokes LH 1/4 RH 1/8 with the chambers being 2 1/2" as seen in photos attached


25853. ((barrel would not be included in the sale - out of proof).
https://www.holtsauctioneers.com/as...++8556+&refno=++164645&saletype=
E.M. REILLY & CO. .410 DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 25853, circa 1883, originally with black powder only damascus barrels


26870 (no photo)
https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/410.129974/?post_id=1040753#post-1040753
Can you give me a general value of an E. M. Reilly & Co. double-barrel shotgun, .410 ga., s/n 26870 with "leg of mutton" leather custom case? Gun is engraved blue steel with Damascus barrels and a straight checkered walnut stock. The case is a two compartment shaped leather with brass furniture. Absolutely it's a .410. That is all the information I have on the gun other than it's in great shape with clear engraving marks and the case has a blue lining in it.

26911 (No text)
Forwarded w/o comment or additional photos by Mark Crudgington, .410 SxS Shotgun, made by Redman, Birmingham Proofs. Note, the stock looks Reilly but all the other .410 have side levers. Without more details, can't totally explain or accept how this gun fits into the narrative.

Thanks for posting the Holts listing.