David Kirkwood-Boston 1874-1897- Made the First American Boxlock
Which this gun is an example off. There were 4 patents 1080-81.
Probably patent date is Nov 23 1880 instead of 1888. Serial #'s
Started @ 1882 in the 900 range-1350 until @1897 when David died. Encluded
Hammer and Hamerless Boxlock and sidelock doubles and drillings.
Three Mortimer & Kirkwood Hammerless are known-see Daryl's Post.
Most definitive article on Kirkwood is by Roy Gunther 1992-
will be glad to send copies to those who wish- e-mail me @
mcphailcherokee@aol.com.
Very nice Quality Gun
Bill McPhail
