Raimey,

Thanks for the explanation. Interesting stuff, these antiques.

As an aside, I am no Colt collector, but I have heard conversations among those who are in which they wax eloquent over initials stamped on hidden places, etc.

Also, our own "Crossed Chisels" can get excited about initials that appear in various locations on fine English guns.

And of course, the Parker people go on and on about such details!

I suppose the Prussians should have their day in the sun also.

I took that photo, among others, just this morning in response to an inquiry from "across the pond". It now appears my Lindner Daly will soon travel back east as far as England to endear itself to a new owner.

Best,
Curl