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Moving this chart forward again from.44 - it is a working document and is updated each time a new gun is found; when new "marker" serial numbered guns appear, the chronology is adjusted (as has happened several times over the last 3 years).
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1820-1912 - Identified and/or Extant Gun Chronology

This is the current SN list with extant guns used to make the chronology date-chart. Reilly SN'd around 33,700 guns from the late 1820's to 1912 (94 years). There are 654 listed here as of 07 Apr 2024 (not including the Riggs numbered guns-post 1922) with about 50 more known but with SN's not published. Thus, the sample has a little less than 2% of the company's serial-numbered production; but still a goodly number! This list should get a Reilly owner close to the date his gun was numbered. It's more accurate from about 1855-1905 because of the number of existing guns. Caveats and Methodology - see above/below.

Note: First Reilly pin-fire center-break gun found is fall 1856 (possibly the oldest extant dateable pin-fire made in the UK). The majority of Reilly center-break guns up to about 1873 were pin-fires, often converted to center-fire. After 1874 "pin-fire/center-fire" designation is no longer used as center-fire became the norm.

Note: It appears that J.C. Reilly had a "5000" series of numbers from about 1841-1847. There are five such extant guns. This series has not yet been factored into the below chart. (There is an upper date limit marker for this "series" - SN 5991 - which is post March 1847 from the address on the rib. However, there is no lower date marker for the series other than the 316 High Holborn address on the ribs - which could theoretically extend back to August 1835.

Year. . . . . . . . . . . .Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . .yearly production
. . . Black-Main Chronology; Blue - JC "7000" series. . . . . .*Marker footnotes. **Sanity checks
outlier SN's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Various known patents on SN'd extant guns
Year Footnote Marker Legend: (refer to indexes at the end of the gun SN list)
. . . . .I. Jul ’28 - Red Roman numerals + date:. . . . .Date markers
. . . . .*1. 88 - Red numeral w/asterisk:. . . . . . . . . Date marker SN guns
. . . . .**1. 7201 - Green numeral w double asterisk:.Sanity check gun
. . . . .++Aug 1840 - Orange with +’s:. . . . . . . . . . .Events effecting production
. . . . .##1. 1855 - Purple with double #:. . . . . . . . Proof mark change


1828: . . 001 - . .050 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50. . I. .
. . . . .I. Jul ’28 - 1st advertisement for guns made at Holborn Bars

1829: . . 051 - . .180. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130. ..*1. 88
. . .88- J.C. Reilly, Holborn Bars, London. .50 cal. Pistols; Pair of percussion dueling pistols; hexagonal barels. (UK)First extant Reilly
. .162 - J.C. Reilly, Holborn Bars, London. 14 bore. Shotgun; percussion, single-barreled muzzle-loader (Henry Nock Patent breech)
. .176 - J.C. Reilly, Holborn Bars, London. .50 cal. Pistols; Pair of percussion dueling pistols; Hexagonal barrels.

1830: . . 181 - . .320. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
. .254 - J.C. Reilly? (no address mentioned). Percussion pistol (Terry Weiland article).

1831: . . 321 - . .460. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
1832: . . 461 - . .600. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
1833: . . 601 - . .750. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

1834: . . 751 - . .900. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
..xxxx - J.C. Reilly, Holborn Bars, London. 14 bore. Sporting gun. Single barrel, muzzle loader. "highly figured stock" (Pic)
..xxxx - J.C. Reilly, Holborn Bars, London. .45 Cal. Pistol, 14cm long, steel barrel, percussion pocket.

1835: . . 901 - .1060. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180. .II;. .*2. 1024
. . . . .II. Late Aug ‘35 – Move to 316, High Holborn
..1024 - Reilly, 316, High Holborn, London. 8.5mm. Pistol; hammer gun, steel barrel, pocket pistol (1st SN with High Holborn)
..xxxx - Joseph Charles Reilly, 316, High Holborn, London. .50 cal. Pistol; Percussion hexagonal steel barrel.

1836: ..1061 - .1240. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
..1174 - J.C. Reilly, (no address). 8 bore. Fowling piece; Percussion single shot, single barrel, muzzle loader.

1837: ..1241 - .1420. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180..*3. 1292
..1292- Reilly, London, 120 bore, Pistol; steel barrel, percussion miniature pocket pistol. (Last SN'd pistol)

1838: ..1421 - .1600. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
1839: ..1601 - .1810. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

1840: ..1811 - .2030. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220. .III
. . . . .III. Aug 1840 - Company name in ads changes from "J.C. Reilly" to "Reilly"; EM possibly becomes a full partner in the company.
..1869 - (unknown) 10 bore Shotgun; SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader
..2008 - Joseph Charles Reilly, New Oxford Street, London. 14 bore. Shotgun SxS; muzzle loader hammer gun. 14 bore stamp. (barrels possible redone and re-engraved after 1847)

1841: ..2031 - .2260. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
..4573 - J.C. Reilly, 316, High Holborn, London. Single barrel, 6 bore waterfowler. Muzzle loader, hammer gun. ("7" bore stamp)(Outlier?)

1842: ..2261 - .2490. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

1843: ..2491 - .2720. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
..5512 - Joseph Charles Reilly, 316, High Holborn now 502 Oxford Street, London; 16 bore SxS Shotgun. Hammergun, Muzzle loader. 16 bore stamp (outlier?)
..5580 - Joseph Charles Reilly, 316, High Holborn, London; 12 bore SxS Shotgun. Hammergun, Muzzle loader. (outlier?)

1844: ..2721 - .2960. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
..xxxx - J.C. Reilly, 316, High Holborn, London. 10 bore. Shotgun; SxS; hammer gun, Muzzle loader "highly figured stock" (pic)

1845: ..2961 - .3180. + 7000 - 7020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
..3007* - E.M. Reilly & Co., 315, Oxford Street, London; 16 bore, SxS; pin-fire, U-L, hammer-gun. (*Brum proofs; possibly reconfigured as a pin-fire after Aug 1858)
..xxxx - Joseph Charles Reilly, 316, High Holborn, London. 10 bore? Shotgun; SxS; hammer gun, Muzzle loader.
..5759 - Reilly, No address; 10 bore SxS Shotgun. Hammergun, Muzzle loader. Likely bored out from a heavy 12 bore rifle. 12 bore stamp. (outlier?)

1846: ..3181 - .3320. + 7020 - 7130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250. .*4. 7021; *4a 7023;
..7021- Reilly, London. 20 bore. Shotgun Single barrel. Muzzle Loader, hammer gun. Boy’s gun. (1st JC 7000 series - still High Holborn)
..7023- J.C. Reilly, 316, High Holborn, London. 11 bore. Shotgun SxS. Muzzle Loader, hammer gun.

1847: ..3321 - .3350. + 7131 - 7230. + 8350 - 8480 - . . . . .260. .IV; V; *4. 8329; *5. 8378; *6. 7201; **1. 7201
. .++UK Financial panic.
. . . . .IV. 27 Mar ‘47 - moved to 502 New Oxford Street
. . . . .V. Apr-Dec ‘47 - “Removed from Holborn” in ads.
..3329- Joseph Charles Reilly, 316, High Holburn, London. 10 ga/.58 cal; Shotgun; SxS; hammer gun, Muzzle loader. (Nock patent breech)(Last SN at High Holborn).
..3402 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford St., London & rue Scribe, Paris. .58 cal. SxS rifle; 4 grove twist. Hammer gun, muzzle loader. (E.M. Reilly label on the original case). (Redone post 1868?)
.8378?- J.C. Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London; 10 bore; Shotgun SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader. (label - "removed from Holborn") (First New Oxford 8400 series)
..8463 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; .390 cal. SxS Rifle; 5 groove rifling, muzzle loader. (label-"J.C. Reilly, removed from Holborn")
..84xx - Reilly, 502, Oxford Street, London; 6 Bore; Shotgun, single barrel, hammer gun, muzzle loader.
..7201- Joseph Charles Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London; .577 cal; Rifle, Single barrel, hammer gun, muzzle loader. (label - "Removed from Holborn") (1st JC 7000 series with Oxford St.rib)
..5991 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 17 bore SxS 2 groove rifle. Hammergun, Muzzle loader. Case with post 1847 Reilly label pasted over an 1847 Lang label. (outlier?)

1848: ..8481 - .8640. + 7231 - 7330. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
..3514 - Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London. 13 bore. Shotgun SxS; muzzle loader, hammer gun (1856-59 case label). 13 bore stamp.
..8556 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 12 bore, SxS Rifle; percussion muzzle loader
..8578?- Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 6 bore single barrel, fowling gun, hammer gun, muzzle loader.

1849: ..8641 - .8800. + 7331 - 7430. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
..8643 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 16 bore, double-rifle, SxS, muzzle loader.
..8645 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 16 bore, double-rifle, SxS, muzzle loader.

1850: ..8801 - .8960. + 7441 - 7540. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
..8857 - Reilly, (address not mentioned). 12 bore, single-barrel, rifle, muzzle loader.
..8877 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; .577 single-barrel, rifle. Percussion gun. Scroll guard extension. 33.5” brls.

1851: ..8961 - .9130. + 7541 - 7640. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
1852: ..9131 - .9300. + 7641 - 7740. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

1853: ..9301 - .9490. + 7741 - 7830. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
..7801 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 28 bore; Walking cane gun.
..7802 - J.C. Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 6 bore, Single Barrel, muzzle loader, wildfowl hammer gun

1854: ..9491 - .9680. + 7831 - 7930. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
..7869 - J.C. Reilly, New Oxford Street. London; 12 ga; Shotgun; SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader. 12 bore stamp.
..7902 - J.C. Reilly, New Oxford Street. London; 12 ga; Shotgun; SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader.

1855: ..9681 - .9880. + 7931 - 8030. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290. .##1
. . . . .##1. 1855 - Proof stamp change; required bore size stamping (Reilly already stamped bore sizes)
..8025- Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 13 bore, single-barrel Rifle; hammer gun, muzzle loader. (1st marked Veni, Vidi, Vici)

1856: ..9881- 10170. + 8021 - 8120. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390. .VI; **3. 10054; **2.
. . . . .VI. 1856, Aug – First Reilly advertisement for a Lefaucheaux-style center-break gun.
. . . . .**2. Increase in production after Paris Exposition.
..8052 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London. 20 bore. single-barrel Rifle. Hammer gun, muzzle loader. (marked Veni, Vidi, Vici)
..8082 - Joseph Charles Reilly, New Oxford Street, London. 12 bore. SxS Shotgun. Hammer gun, muzzle loader. (marked Veni, Vidi, Vici)
..9971 - Reilly, (address not mentioned). .450 single rifle. Needle fire, screw breech C-F
10017 - (name/address not mentioned). 14 bore, SxS Shotgun, custom locks, muzzle loader, stub twist barrels. (JC home inventory)
10021*- E.M. Reilly & Co, New Oxford Street, London (*re-labeled "E.M" after conversion) .577 enfield 3 band, converted to Snider c.1866. 1st SN'd Reilly Enfield Rifle-Musket.
10054- Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London. 15 bore, SxS Rifle, pin-fire, Single-bite, Lang-Lefaucheux forward U-L. 1st SN'd extant center-break gun. . (Note: Possibly the oldest extant UK-made center-break gun.)
10077 - Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London. .58 cal, SxS Rifle, muzzle loader; ebony ramrod. Scroll guard extension.
10118 - Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London. .58 cal SxS Rifle; Percussion, muzzle loader, Scroll guard extension. 26” inch brls.
10128 - Reilly, (address not mentioned). 16 bore SxS shotgun; pin-fire, Single-bite, Lang-Lefaucheux forward U-L.

1857: 10171 - 10500. + 8121 - 8200. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410. .VII; *9. 8186
. . . . .VII. Sep 1857 JC retires, end of "7000 series"
10315 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; 6 bore. Shotgun; single barrel, hammer gun, muzzle loader.
10344 - Reilly, (address not mentioned). 12 bore SxS shotgun, pin-fire hammer gun with leather case.
10354 - Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London; .400 cal. Rifle; SxS original muzzle loader, now double breech loader. (conversion 1895-1904 by John Fry w/new receiver, U-L, hammers, stock.)
10377 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 315 Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris) (*re-labeled after conversion post 1868). .577 Enfield converted to Snider. Joseph Brazier Action, single set trigger, stalking safety.
..8186- Reilly, New Oxford Street, London. .650 cal (Minie ball). single-barrel Rifle. hammer gun, muzzle loader. (marked Veni, Vidi, Vici) (Last JC made gun)

1858: 10501 - 10910. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410. .VIII; IX; *10. 10782; 10a. 10811; **3. 10655; **4. 10738; **6. 10811
. . . . .VIII. Early Aug ‘58 - 315 Oxford St. (Oxford Street) opened
. . . . .XI. Early Aug ‘58 – Company name changes to “Reilly & Co.”
10537 - (name/address not mentioned). Bore ??, Single barrel rifle. Muzzle loader. Stub twist barrel, flush sights, hair trigger, patch box in stock. (JC home inventory)
10619 - Reilly, New Oxford Street, London; .380 cal; Rifle, single barrel, hammer gun, muzzle loader, "Park Rifle." Scroll guard extension.
10621 - Reilly, London; .376 cal. Rifle; Single barrel, hammer gun, muzzle loader.
10641*- E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 12 bore. SxS; center break, converted pin-fire, single-bite under-lever under forearm, hammer gun; Lefaucheux/Lang system (Brum proofs; S.Breeden name on action) *gun dates to circa 1861-2
10655- E.M. Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London; 12 ga. SxS; center break, pin-fire, under-lever, hammer gun; Lefaucheux's pin-fire system. (New Zealand)
10670 - Reilly, 502 New Oxford Street, London; ?? Cal. Rifle; SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader.
10738- Reilly, 502 New Oxford Street, London; .350 cal, single-barrel, breech loader. (10438 on hammer). Frederic Prince patent.
10771 - Reilly & Co., London. .577 bore, single -barrel, breech loader. Frederic Prince patent.. 1st use of "Reilly & Co.”
10782- Reilly, New Oxford Street, London. .577 cal; Rifle; single barrel, breech loader, hammer gun.31" brls. Frederic Prince patent.
10811- Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. .25 bore (sic) (probably .577), single barrel breech-loader hammer gun, Frederic Prince Patent (1st use of "Oxford St.")

1859: 10911 - 11350. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440. .X; *11. 11227.
. . . . .X. Mar ‘59 – Company Name changes to "E.M. Reilly & Co."
10952 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 16, New Oxford Street, London; 8 bore single barrel shotgun; U-L, hammer gun. 44’ brl (remanufactured in 1884 and renumbered 26333)
11186 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (Address not given); .577 cal Enfield rifle later converted to Snider sporting rifle.
11227- E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; .577 cal. Rifle; Enfield, 3 band, hammer gun, muzzle loader 1st extant SN gun with "E.M. Reilly & Co." on rib

1860: 11351 - 11800. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450. .XI; XII; **12. 11716
. . . . .XI. Aug ‘60 – Name changes to E.M. Reilly & Co., Gun Manufacturer (singular)
. . . . .XII. 11716 - Dec ‘60 – Plaque on rifle - presented as a prize Christmas 1860
11396 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 315 & 502, Oxford Street, London; .577 cal Enfield rifle, 2 band, hammer gun, muzzle loader. (From surviving bayonet)
11419 - Reilly, 315 & 502, Oxford Street, London; .577 cal Enfield rifle, 2 band, hammer gun, muzzle loader. (1st SN'd long gun with "315")
11600 - Reilly, 315 & 502, Oxford Street, London; .577 cal. Single barrel Percussion rifle; Key fixed forearm - no bands.
11629 - Reilly, (address not mentioned). 577 cal. Enfield rifle; 2 band hammer gun, percussion rifle. Brum proofs.
11645 - Reilly, 502, New Oxford Street, London. 100 bore; Rifle, single barrel, breech loader, Frederic Prince patent
11651 - E.M. Reilly, Oxford Street, London. .577 cal; Enfield rifle, hammer gun, muzzle loader converted to Snider breech loader by Reilly (name/address on side plate).
11716- E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; .577 Enfield rifle. muzzle loader, volunteer rifle. Presented as a prize Christmas 1860
11790 - (name/address not mentioned). 20 bore, single barrel Shotgun, for a youth. (JC home inventory)

1861: 11801 - 12250. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450..XIII.
. . . . .XIII. Early Apr ‘61 - Trade labels change to "Gun Manufacturers" (plural)
11820 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned); 12 gauge, Shotgun SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader, steel barrels?
11864 - E.M. Reilly & Co., London; 12 bore, .600 cal Cape Gun SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader
11937 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London; 4 bore, Shotgun single barrel; U-L, non-rebounding hammer gun (original muzzle loader, converted to center-break/center-fire by J. Squires)
12002 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .577 cal. Rifle; single barrel, breech loader, hammer gun, Green Bros patent; Pat use #1, Reilly manufacture (originally a type 3 Enfield Rifle-musket)
12069 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 315 & 502, Oxford Street, London; .451 cal. Rifle; hammer gun, muzzle loader.
12073 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 315 & 502, Oxford Street, London; .451 cal. Rifle: hammer gun, muzzle loader; Sutherland rifle target sight
12088 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not legible); .451 cal. Rifle; hammer gun, muzzle loader.
12207 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not legible); 17 ga/.488 cal Cape gun; hammer gun, muzzle loader.

1862: 12251 - 12710. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450. .XIV; *13. 12532
. . . . .XIV. 12532 - Aug ‘62 - Documented London exposition gun bought by Prince of Wales
12251 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London; Cape rifle SxS 25 bore .500. U-L, hammer gun.
12316 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 14 bore, Shotgun SxS. pin-fire, U-L hammer gun, non-rebounding hammer, grip safety, extractor.
12453 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 16 bore. Shotgun SxS. pin-fire, U-L hammer gun, non-rebounding hammer. 30” brls. Jones patent U-L
12507 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .577 3 band Enfield rifle. muzzle loader.
12527 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 10 bore, Shotgun SxS. pin-fire (converted), U-L hammer gun, rebounding hammers (added)
12251 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London; SxS Cape rifle .25 bore/.500 cal; hammer gun, muzzle loader.
12532- E.M. Reilly & Co., 502 New Oxford Street, London; 12 ga. Shotgun SxS. gilded hammer gun, muzzle loader. London Exposition gun
12543 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London; 14 bore, hammer-gun, Lefaucheux forward facing U-L. Traces of a Liège proof mark.
12681 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502 New Oxford Street, London; .451 cal, single barrel Whitworth rifle. (E.M. Reilly on locks). 33” brl

1863: 12711 - 13160. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
12861 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 12 bore, Shotgun SxS. hammer gun, muzzle Loader.
12855 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned); 14 bore, shotgun SxS. hammer gun; muzzle Loader.
12920 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 14 bore Shotgun SxS. hammer gun, muzzle loader;
12982 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 10 bore rifle. hammer gun, muzzle loader. 28” brls
13033 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 20 bore; Shotgun SxS; pin-fire, Jones under-lever (U-L), hammer gun.
13081 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 14 bore SxS shotgun, pin-fire (converted), U-L, non-rebounding hammer gun.
13132 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. 40 bore (.50) SxS Percussion breech-loading Rifle, Terry's patent
13155 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London. SxS cape gun; 14 bore shotgun/20 bore rifle. Percussion muzzle loader.
13165 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; .451 single brl military target rifle; hammer gun, muzzle-Loader. 5 groove rifling.

1864: 13161 - 13590. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430. .*14. 13326; *14a.13333
13194 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (no address-parts only). 12 ga. Shotgun SxS. pin-fire, back action, hammer gun
13224 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (sleeved barrels). 12 ga. Shotgun SxS. pin-fire (converted), U-L, back-action hammer gun.
13308 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 14 bore Shotgun SxS. pin-fire (converted), U-L.
13326 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London. .577 cal. Rifle; single barrel, breech loader, hammer gun, Green Bros patent; Pat use #16, Reilly manufacture
13333- E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London. .577 cal. Rifle; single barrel, breech loader, hammer gun, Green Bros patent; Pat use #23, Reilly manufacture
13538 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London. .577 cal. Rifle; single barrel, breech loader, hammer gun, Green Bros patent; Pat use #99, Reilly manufacture
13xxx - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. .577 cal. Rifle; single barrel, breech loader, hammer gun, Green Bros patent; Pat use #103, Reilly manufacture
13578 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore SxS shotgun, hammer gun, muzzle-loader.
13580 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 8 bore, shotgun, single barrel, pin-fire, U-L hammer gun.
13590 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London. 10 bore; Rifle SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader. Scroll guard extension.
13599 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London. 12 bore; Rifle SxS, hammer gun, muzzle loader.2 groove double express

1865: 13591 - 14020. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
13602 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (rib relaid in India), 8 bore, Double Rifle; muzzle loader (numbered 296 on replaced trigger guard - India)
13682 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned); 13 bore. Shotgun SxS; percussion, hammer gun. 30” brls
13688 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 20 bore; Shotgun single barrel (originally a rifle); center-fire, U-L, hammer gun. Joseph Brazier action; (first extant center-break, center-fire rifle)
13691 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned); 12 ga. Shotgun SxS. U-L, hammer gun, full scroll work.
13694 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; Shotgun Single brl. 14 bore, percussion muzzle loader. 32” brl.
13812 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; Shotgun SxS. 12 ga. pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
13816 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). Shotgun SxS. 12 ga. pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
13884 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London; .577 single barrel breech loader rifle. Green Bros Patent - use #159
13914 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (stock, action, forend); 12 bore, Single barrel Shotgun. U-L, back-action hammer-gun.
13921 - (name/address not mentioned). 12 bore, SxS Shotgun. Double-grip (Jones) U-L over guard, hammer gun. (JC home inventory)
13927 - (name/address not mentioned). 12 bore, SxS Shotgun. Double-grip (Jones) U-L over guard, hammer gun. (JC home inventory)
13937 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London; 17 bore Shotgun SxS, pin-fire; U-L, hammer gun.

1866: 14021 - 14460. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440. .**5. 14115
. .++UK Financial panic.
14115 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). Shotgun SxS; center-fire, U-L, non-rebounding hammer gun; wedgefast forearm; (First extant center-break, center-fire shotgun)( See 1866 patents for centerfire primer shells for shotguns)
14161 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford St., London. 10 bore Shotgun SxS. Muzzle-loader, hammer gun.
14201 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 20 bore SxS shotgun, U-L, Hammer gun. Originally a .577 SxS rifle, pin-fire, then modified to C-F to shoot Snider ammunition. (Terry Weiland)
14356 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore shotgun SxS, pin-fire; U-L. Brum proofs

1867: 14461 - 14910. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
14469 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore shotgun, SxS; pin-fire; U-L, bar-in-wood.
14580 - E.M. Reilly & Co., London. 12 ga. Shotgun SxS; hammer gun, muzzle loader.
14650 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore shotgun, SxS; pin-fire (converted) to center-fire, U-L, hammer gun. 8lbs 3 oz. 32” brls.
14666 - E.M. Reilly & Co. (address not mentioned). 8 bore SxS shotgun; C-F, U-L; steel 40” barrels 16; 3/4 lbs
14672 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London; 12 ga Shotgun SxS. pin-fire, U-L, back action, hammer gun.
14763 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. .577 cal. Single barrel breech-loader rifle. Green Bros Patent - use #177
1480x - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. 12 bore. SxS Shotgun, Percussion gun muzzle loader.

1868: 14911 - 15610. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700. .XV; *15. 14983; ##2.
. . . . .XV. Mid Feb ‘68 - 2 rue Scribe, Paris opened
. . . . .##2. 1868 - Proof stamp change
14983- E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & 2, rue Scribe, Paris; 8 bore. Shotgun SxS; U-L, hammer gun (center-fire hammers). (First Rue Scribe, Paris address).
14985 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. 16 ga. Shotgun SxS; pin-fire (converted) to center-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
14995 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502 New Oxford Street, London. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS; pin-fire (converted) to center-fire, U-L, NR hammer gun.
..3402 (outlier) - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe Paris; .577 cal, Rifle SxS; hammer gun, muzzle Loader.
15021 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. .577 Snider Enfield Volunteer 3 band rifle. German silver rearsight cover stamped "Snider"
15047 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. .577 Rifle. Single barrel, breech-loader rifle. Green Bros Patent - Pat use #325
15129 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502 Oxford Street, London. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS; pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
15143 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502 Oxford Street, London, 12 ga. Shotgun SxS; U-L, hammer gun.
15227 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .577. Enfield Rifle, Snider conversion.
15239 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street., London. .577. Rifle, Snider-Enfield 2-band; Brum proof.
15255 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 10 bore Shotgun SxS, pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun. Pistol grip stock.
15270 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street London & rue Scribe Paris. .577 Rifle SxS; pin-fire (converted), U-L. BPE. Non-rebounding hammers.
15272 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. 12 ga. Rifle SxS., pin-fire (converted), Black Powder proof for 13 bore, U-L, hammer gun.
15283 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. 12 ga. Shotgun SxS; pin-fire (converted), U-L, hammer gun.
15287 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. 12 ga. Shotgun SxS'. center-fire (original), U-L, hammer gun.
15318 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 ga. Shotgun SxS; pin-fire (converted), U-L, hammer gun
15346 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 ga. Shotgun SxS; U-L, hammer gun
15364 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 11 bore (.755). Shotgun SxS; percussion, muzzle loader; 32” brls.
15372 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 16 bore; Single barrel, U-L, hammer gun. 29” brl, 5lbs5oz
15531 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .50 cal Rifle Single barrel. Enfield type. hammer gun, muzzle loader.
15564 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 8 bore, shotgun SxS. C-F. U-L hammer gun (SN not clear)(Turkey)

1869: 15611 - 16310. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
15625 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London, 2, rue Scribe Paris. 4 bore. Shotgun SxS. pin-fire (converted); U-L, hammer gun.
15654 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. 16 bore. Shotgun single barrel, U-L non-rebounding back-action hammer.
15774 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. 12 ga. Shotgun SxS. center-break, C-F, U-L. Non-rebounding hammers.
15837 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. 12 bore. SxS rifle; U-L, rebounding-hammer gun. Extractors. 30” brls. First (original) rebounding hammers.
15857 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London. 12 ga. Shotgun SxS. center-break, C-F, U-L. Non-rebounding hammers.
15961 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore. SxS rifle; U-L, hammer gun.
15964 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford St., London. 4 bore SxS rifle. pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
16015 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 ga SxS shotgun. pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
16036 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. .577 Snider breech-loading rifle, sporterized
16139 - E.M. Reilly & Co., London & Paris. 12 bore. SxS rifle. pin-fire (converted) U-L, hammer gun, rebounding bar-locks. Gold washed (Douglas Tate)
16148 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 20 bore SxS Shotgun. U-L, Hammer gun.
(1)6249 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore. Shotgun SxS. U-L, hammer gun (action, stock, forend only)
16257 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS. pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun.

1870: 16311 - 17010. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
16341 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .577 cal. Rifle, Snider SxS. pin-fire (converted), U-L, hammer gun (Weiland); Thomas brains ejector pat use #10487
16356 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore Shotgun SxS. Purdey patent push forward U-L, hammer gun.
16359 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (action, stock, forearm only) 12 bore shotgun SxS. S-L, hammer gun.
16442 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS. center-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
16443 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore. Shotgun SxS. U-L, hammer gun.
16583 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. 8 mm. Shotgun SxS. center-fire, smoothbore. U-L, hammer gun.
16585 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London and rue Scribe, Paris. 10 ga. Rifle SxS. center-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
16607 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .577. Rifle; Single barrel. Snider Enfleld breech-loader.
16696 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. 12 bore. Single barrel Shotgun. pin-fire U-L, round-body, hammer gun
16720 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .577 (Snider cartridge) SxS rifle; pin-fire (converted), U-L, Hammer gun.
16755 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & 2, rue Scribe, Paris. Purdey snap thumb hole; hammer gun.
16765 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & 2, rue Scribe, Paris. 12 ga. Shotgun SxS. center-fire, U-L, rebounding hammer gun, extractor.
16768 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 ga. Shotgun SxS. center-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
16769 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (action, stock, fore-end). 12 bore Shotgun SxS. Purdey thumb lever, Hammer gun.
16808 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS; pin-fire (converted), U-L, hammer gun.
16810 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS. pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun.
16830 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & 2, rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore, Shotgun SxS. pin-fire (converted), U-L, hammer-gun.
16834 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & 2, rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore shotgun SxS, pin-fire (converted), U-L, hammer gun.
16961 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore. Rifle SxS. pin-fire, U-L hammer gun.
16987 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, New Oxford Street, London. Rifle SxS. hammer gun, muzzle loader. (stolen in Australia, 1875).

1871: 17011 - 17710. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600. .XVI; *16. 17584
. . . . .XVI. Oct ‘71 – 17574 – Rifle given as a present per a plaque
17x9x - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris; 12 gauge shotgun, SxS, hammer-gun.
17204 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & 2, rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore shotgun SxS, pin-fire, U-L non-rebounding hammergun.
17230 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 502, Oxford Street, London. 10 bore, Rifle SxS BPE. U-L, hammer gun. 26” brls. Striking safety. Horsley patent B127.
17244 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (Barrels by E.J. Churchill (Gun Makers) Ltd, 8 Agar Street, Strand, London). 12 bore. SxS Shotgun, center-fire, U-L, hammer gun
17261 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; .577 Double Rifle, pin-fire (converted), U-L, hammer gun.
17330 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore SxS shotgun; Purdey Snap-Action Thumb hole U-L hammer gun; rebounding locks. 8 lb 4 oz, 32” brls.
17391 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. 8 bore. Shotgun SxS. pin-fire (converted), U-L, hammer gun.
17392 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 16 ga SxS Shotgun; C-F, S-L, hammer-gun.
17393 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London and 2, rue Scribe, Paris; 12 bore. Shotgun SxS. C-F, Push-forward U-L, hammer gun. Purdey Pat 1104, use #948
17407 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. .577 Snide-Enfield rifle. 28” Steel barrel.
17476 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS. C-F, U-L, Hammer gun (Purdey Pat 1104)
17495 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned); 12 bore Shotgun SxS. U-L, pin-fire converted, hammer gun.
17532 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street and rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS, muzzle loader. Empress Eugenie.
17534 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London; 12 bore, SxS shotgun. C-F, push-forward U-L, hammer gun, Purdy 1104 patent use #1037.
17552 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. 13 bore, Shotgun SxS. pin-fire (converted); U-L, hammer gun.
17556 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore, SxS shotgun. U-L, hammer gun.
17568 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .577 SxS rifle, U-L, hammer gun
17573 - E.M. Reilly & Co., London & Paris (no further info); .450 SxS Rifle. BPE. U-L, hammer gun. Restocked in India. 26“ brls.
17574 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London, rue Scribe, Paris. .500/.450 SxS rifle, U-L, non-rebounding hammer gun. Henry Pat #410, 411
17612 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. 12ga. SxS shotgun, C-F, thumbhole U-L, hammer gun.
17626 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London. .450 SxS Rifle. BPE. C-F, U-L, hammer gun. Henry Pat #408, 409
17695 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore Shotgun SxS. U-L, C-F, hammer gun
17697 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (Sleeved - no address). 12 bore Shotgun SxS. U-L, C-F, hammer gun

1872: 17711 - 18310. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
17766 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore. Shotgun SxS. center-fire, U-L, Hammer gun
17939 - E.M. Reilly & Co., 277, Oxford Street, London. Rook rifle, .380 single barrel, S-L, hammer gun.
17979 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. Rifle SxS. .577. U-L, hammer gun
18xxx - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .450 SXS BPE Rifle, U-L, hammer gun.

1873: 18311 - 18910. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
18514 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned); 8 bore. Single barrel rifle; Snider Patent & Newmark's Patent
18523 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street & rue Scribe, Paris. 12 bore Shotgun SxS; U-L, hammer gun, Purdey patent 1104, use #2135
18533 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (steel re-barrel); 16 ga SxS Shotgun. U-L, hammer gun.
18534 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street & rue Scribe, Paris: 8 bore, SxS; rifle; U-L, hammer gun, 28" barrel.
18536 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (Illegible). 20 bore, Shotgun SxS. U-L, back action hammergun.
18538 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. .577 BPE SxS rifle. U-L, hammer gun; back action hammers; grip tail trigger guard. 28” brls.
18547 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. 15 bore. Shotgun SxS; pin-fire, U-L, hammer gun. Needham's Patent
18550 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. .577 BPE. Rifle SxS; U-L, hammer gun(Buffum).
18593 - E.M. Reilly & Co., London and rue Scribe, Paris. 8 bore, SxS shotgun; original C-F, U-L, Hammer gun.
18595 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .450 BPE. Rifle SxS. BPE; U-L, hammer gun, Henry Patent A&T use# 415, 416.
18653 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. .450 BPE. SxS rifle. U-L, Hammer gun. Henry Pat #1158.
18670 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. .450 BPE Rifle SxS. U-L, hammer gun. 3 1/4” chamber, gold line on rib, rebounding back-action hammers, 26” brls
18677 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore SxS Shotgun. Purdey thumb hole U-L, hammer gun. 30” solid rib.
18688 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. 8 bore. Shotgun SxS. U-L, hammer gun
18690 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London. 12 bore SxS Shotgun. U-L, Hammer gun. Game bird engraving.
18711 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 12 bore SxS Shotgun. U-L, Hammer gun.
18721 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. .450 BPE single brl Rifle. U-L, L-H hammer gun. Henry action par 1071 use #1159.
18748 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. .360 SxS BPE rifle. Thumb hole U-L, hammer gun. Henry rifling; Purdey 1104 use# 3313. 6lbs 8oz, 24” brls
18757 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. .450 BPE SxS Rifle. U-L, hammer gun (rebounding dolphins). Henry rifling.
18763 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). 10 bore. Shotgun SxS. U-L, rebounding bar locks hammer gun.
18766 - E.M. Reilly & Co., New Oxford Street, London & rue Scribe, Paris. 500 BPE. Rifle SxS; U-L, rebounding hammer gun.
18773 - E.M. Really & Co., (address not provided). 12 bore SxS Shotgun. U-L, hammer Gun. Viscount Hill of Hawkstone. #1 of trio (not extant)
18775 - E.M. Really & Co., (address not provided). 12 bore SxS Shotgun. U-L, hammer Gun. Viscount Hill of Hawkstone. #2 of trio (not extant)
18775 - E.M. Really & Co., (address not provided). 12 bore SxS Shotgun. U-L, hammer Gun. Viscount Hill of Hawkstone. #3 of trio.
18782 - E.M. Reilly & Co., (action/stock only). 12 bore, U-L, hammer gun.
18797 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street London & rue Scribe, Paris. .500 SxS BPE rifle, U-L, hammer gun, Henry Patent A&T use# 399, 400.
188xx - E.M. Reilly & Co., (address not mentioned). .500 SXS BPE Rifle, U-L, hammer gun.
18856 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street London & rue Scribe. Paris. SxS .500 BPE rifle. U-L, rebounding back-action hammer gun. Henry Patent A&T use# 448, 449.
18860 - E.M. Reilly & Co., Oxford Street London & rue Scribe. Paris. 4 bore Shotgun SxS. U-L, non-rebounding hammer gun.


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