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I read somewhere that this retailer may have sold american doubles. Is this correct?
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I have a 95 Winchester.405 takedown Marked Lyon and Lyon Calcutta. Brit proofs.
Dodging lions and wasting time.....
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I have recently aquired a cased 12g sxs. It has not arrived as yet, but i am hoping to find some help with the maker.
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Hope this is not the gun recently sold in Ontario. I had an interest in this gun. By personal inspection, I found that 2 1/2 inch chambers had been extended to 3.0 inch [out of proof] and the ejectors did not work [obvious signs of tampering]. For this reason I did not make an offer for same.
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I am not sure if this is the gun you are talking about. As I said it has not arrived as yet. From the picture I supplied do you have any input on the maker?
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Pete M provided an excellent history of Lyon & Lyon of Calcutta, see earlier post. The gun that I inspected had Birmingham proof marks. As I recall the proof diameter measured 9 inches from the breech was within proof tolerances,[ My memories is not perfect but as I recall the proof mark stamped on the barrels was 13/1 and based on this mark the diameter of the barrels should and did measure between .720 -.728 diameter] The gun that I inspected was of medium quality, nice stock and case. Did not record any details because I was "put-off" because of the lengthened chambers. If this is indeed your gun I would have a competent gunsmith inspect and if feasible conduct a proof test for possible use with low pressure shells.
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I read the post regarding Lyon and Lyon. There is some various information available elsewhere as well. I have seen a double rifle by Holland And Holland with the lyon and lyon name attached but few other examples
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