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Old May 3, 2009, 11:50 PM   #9
Snow Dog
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The crown symbol over two crossed scepters with the letters B P C at the nine, six and three o'clock positions is the Birmingham "difinitive black powder proof for shotguns". It was used from 1868 to 1925. However, the generally crude engraving and fit of the gun makes me think it is Belium made. There was an English maker by the name of Joseph Manton in the same time period but his guns were of a much higher quality. I believe he also signed his guns with his full name and address. The gun you have was likely massed produced and meant to be sold cheaply. Today it should probably just be retired to hang over the mantlepiece.
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