As I recall, W&R is the typical Webley Screw Grip sidelock, the A&W is the typical Webley Screw Grip boxlock, and the W&S is the typical A&D type action without the Screw Grip feature. All these guns were available in original quality grades from very plain (but always servicable) to very fine (not best, but fine guns). 4th grade is middle of the pack, which makes in no sloutch at all.
Sounds to me like someone had a A&N order out a 4th quality W&R with some extras to match a currently owned Purdey. I'm not sure what kind of a pair that would be. However, I'd guess they got passed off as a pair of Purdeys in the grouse butts.
I'll check on the A&N page for a A&W grade 2 from the late 1890's in my posession in a couple of days.
Last edited by Rocketman; 04/28/08 07:02 PM.
