Mike:
Just from a numbers perspective, it is a 13 bore(0.710") proved(Londong) during the period of 1887-1904 and then reproved post 1954(Birmingham) due to boring, polishing, wear or some change to 0.700. At the time a whole number was desired over one of the "vulgar fractions"(13/1, etc.). And with the steel tubes & metal butt plate, it was not a conversion?
Anyone have any info on the number of Purdey & Sons reproof in Birmingham, or is that sacrilege?
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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Last edited by ellenbr; 05/08/08 06:45 PM.
