For the record, here are photos of the 20 or so earliest Reilly long guns:

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162 I dated it 1828 - see caveats

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=10247&aid=86974&lid=22392051

A 14-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no 162, circa 1835, with re-browned twist-iron triple-stage 32in. barrel with carved bands at the intersection, the top-flat signed in gothic script 'J.C. REILLY, HOLBORN BARS LONDON', bead fore-sight, platinum line with a pheasant engraved at breech, platinum vented plug, scroll engraved top-tang, borderline and acanthus scroll engraved bar-action lock signed in script 'REILLY', highly figured walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron heel-plate, the long top-spur engraved with acanthus scrolls inhabited with a pheasant, border and scroll engraved trigger-guard bow, moulded iron fore-end cap with integral ramrod throat, plain iron thimbles and brass-tipped ebony ramrod 300-400



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1174. I dated this 1836
http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp...2&saletype=

J. C. REILLY - AN 8-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED FOWLING PIECE, serial no. 1174,
circa 1850, with shortened 27 1/2in. barrel, short sighting rib to breech, scroll engraved top-tang, patent breech with platinum vent, borderline and scroll engraved lock signed 'J.C. REILLY' (hammer replaced), chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock, iron furniture, silver oval escutcheon to bottom of pistol-grip, horn fore-end cap and original (shortened) ramrod (some surface pitting to iron parts)



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3329. I dated it 1846
London, 1837-47
Serial no. 3329, 10 gauge/.58 caliber. 30 inch brown twist barrels, the concave rib signed Joseph Charles Reilly 316 High Holburn London; single standing/single folding rear sight; breech end of rib inlaid with two platinum bands. London proofs. Patent breech. Scroll-engraved tang and back action locks, the latter signed Reilly. Engraved steel furniture. Figured walnut half-stock with vacant silver wrist escutcheon. Sling swivels. Brass-tipped ramrod. Together with green baize-lined oak case. Accessories including cleaning rod, basketweave pattern powder flask, two powder measures, oiler, nipple wrench, main spring vise and leather strap.
Condition: Very good. Barrels retain much period re-browned finish. Locks with traces of later casehardening. Sharp markings throughout. Stock with light marks. Case lid with scattered marks and missing escutcheon. Interior with old relining. Accessories good to very good.



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3xxx ? No SN, No date but pre-1847
https://www.proxibid.com/aspr/J-C-REILLY-LONDON/22392046/LotDetail.asp?lid=22392046
A 10-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED WILDFOWLING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with twist-iron 36in. re-browned barrels, the top-rib signed 'J.C. REILLY, 316 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON', bead fore-sight, scroll engraved rib-end at breech, scroll engraved 'plugs', engraved top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'REILLY', scroll engraved dolphin-headed hammers, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture (heel-plate corroded) and brass mounted mahogany ramrod 800-1,200
Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2014
Sold for: 800.00



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xxxx ? Pre 1847 - No SN
http://www.bruun-rasmussen.dk/search.do?iid=300721740&cid=513&mode=detail
Name: JOSEPH CHARLES REILLY, 316 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON
Description: Classical English double barreled hunting gun, c 1840; English iron mounted half stocked double barreled hunting gun c. 1840 by Joseph Charles Reilly with butt cap, trigger guard, and locks finely engraved with English scroll, c. 71 cm. long barrels in calibre c. 16,5 cm. marked on the strap JOSEPH CHARLES REILLY 316 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON.





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4573. (x= 3,5,8,0). 1837 if "3", 1839 if "5", 1840 if "8"

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/76/400/engraved-jc-reilly-percussion-sporting-gun
"The smoothbore barrel gauges just over 6 bore at the muzzle (.93) and has a post front sight, "J.C. REILLY 316 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON" on top at the breech, and London proofs, "7" and "4573" on the bottom. The breech, locks, and furniture all have classic scroll patterns and engraved line borders. The serial number on the lower tang is faint. The stock is checkered at the wrist and has a flat buttplate. The address on the barrel indicates the gun was manufactured approximately 1835-1847 based on Joseph Charles Reilly's move dates. He entered the gun trade in 1835. It is not clear if he manufactured guns himself or contracted them out, but his son and successor, Edward M. Reilly is known to have been an air gun innovator. 6 bore guns were used for hunting elephants and other big and dangerous game in Africa and India in the 19th century."



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5512[/b]. [b]Outlier discussed above...Certainly 1847

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/820030447
Rare British double barrel 12g shotgun made by J.C. Reilly. He was silver smith before he started making guns. He made guns for royalty of Europe and Asia. This one has serial number on it(all matching) which means that he personally made and hand engraved this gun. There is a good history write up about this maker and I will post a link of it. Gun is in very good shape, it is Damascus barrels. Spring is very tight and everything works on it.



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7023 First JC "7000" series, still at High Holborn - early 1847?
https://issuu.com/holtsauctioneers/docs/holt_s_9th_march_2005
151. AN 11 BORE DOUBLE BARRELED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN
by J.C. Reilly, 316 High Holborn, London, Serial no. 7023, with 35 1/2" re-browned twist barrels signed in full on the broad rib; silver fore-sight, breeches engraved with scrollwork, scroll engraved tang; signed locks and mounts; figured walnut half-stock with checkered grip and brass mounted ramrod; (iron parts heavily discolored; stock with some minor defects). London proof marks. 300-500


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