Tamid,,

Your gun was Birmingham proofed between 1887 and 1896, which would well pre-date the fashion for 2” chambered guns, as would the use of Damascus barrels.

It does not appear to be re-proofed.

I remember reading a recent article in the Field a modern British gunmaker stating he likes to form the top tang to match the intended cast on or cast off.

Last edited by Parabola; 05/29/23 04:11 PM.