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M D et al:
This could be a case much like Carl Stiegele in Germany.
He was a master gun maker for a time and was the gun make for the King of Bavaria. Built some wonderful guns.
He evolved into a store that sold others guns and sporting goods for Africa bound hunters.
His firm has now evolved into a safari outfitting concern.
From what has been posted, I think this might be our answer to the Maele question.
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Thanks Geno. I blew that one. Too busy looking for the Van... Pete
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I'd be interested in any info as well-I also have a Jean Van Maele boxlock 12g, 2 3/4 chambered and originally nitro proofed. Proof marks date it at some time between 1910 and 1923 if I remember correctly.
It's a very well used gun, most of the chequering has gone and someone has either painted or stove enamelled the barrels black some time in the fairly recent (last 10?) years.
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I was startled , shocked n sad to see this old post come back, what with John & Geno dying...seeing their names...bless them both
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