Alex Martin,was established in Paisley, Scotland in 1837. Most Alex Martin guns & rifles have the following address; 20 Exchange square, Glasgow.The firm operated from this location from circa 1880 upto their take-over by John Dickson and Son in 1970.The firm was highly respected for its target rifles as well as the "Martin rib-less shotgun".A complete description of the rib-less gun is to be found on the Glasgow Museum, Mitchell library web site. The Glasgow museum also houses the more important items of the Alex Martin collection [ Appointment required to view]. I had the pleasure of reviewing the collection with the late Geoffrey Boothroyd in the 1970,s.
The Alex Martin rib-less gun sold for 50-55 pounds stirling in 1930. A mint example was sold recently in Canada for $5000.
It is worth noting, that many of the rib-less guns were made for Alex Martin,by A.A. Brown; Thus the quality is exceptional!
Canadian collectors may be interested to learn that Alex Martin established a business in Calgary, Alberta circa 1900. Some information on this business is available on the Calgary Chamber of Commerce web site.
