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Old October 20, 2000, 09:18 PM   #1
allen lohrbach
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need info on shotgun only name on piece is"Henry Tolley, London Fine Damascus" Lots of scrolling on side by side barrels. No. 2l93 behind trigger housing. Engraving of dog "flushing a bird" on side near trigger housing.
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Old October 21, 2000, 10:35 PM   #2
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My sources show a Henry Tolley as a gunmaker in Birmingham, England, 1868-1891. Check the barrels and watertable of your gun for English proofs.

Needless to say, shooting a Damascus barrelled gun is not recommended if you like to keep all your pieces and parts intact.

Jim

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