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I wish that I could always find them in this condition. This is a George Fuller, London made shotgun circa 1874. I can date it fairly accurately as it has an 1873 patent forend and pre 1875 proof marks. George Fuller died in around 1880. Most of his guns were muzzle loaders. The inscription on the top rib of this gun reads as follows: 'George Fuller Maker to H.R.H. The Late Prince Consort 3, Waterloo Road Late of 280, Strand London'. The inscription takes over one third of the length of the top rib. Apart from having been nitro proofed at a later date, this gun is more or less as it left Fuller's shop.





George Fuller was a well respected member of the London gun trade and I think that this gun is the equal of anything being turned out by the best Makers of that period. I shoot this gun occasionaly and it is a pleasure to use.

I know someone who is researching guns made by this Maker and would welcome details of any other guns out there. If you have a Fuller gun and would like to share information about it I would gladly pass your information on. Thanks. Lagopus.....

Isn't it funny how some guns just exude class. There is nothing different about that Fuller. Same locks , same engraving, same fastenening system etc, but I think it's the entire "architecture" of that gun that gives it so much class. The shape of the comb, the wood choice [not too much, or not too little figure] and of course the original condition. Congrat's on that gun. The rib inscription is so interesting, too.

Lagopus: I have a George Fuller 12 bore in much the same contition as your gun except mine has a FULL CROSSOVER STOCK. It is truly a gorgeous piece of a Best London Gunmaker's craftmanship. Both back-action locks as well as the top & bottom tang are curved with the bend in the wrist. The serial number of mine is 899. The inscription on the top rib reads: "GEORGE FULLER MAKER TO H.R.H. THE LATE PRINCE CONSORT, 280 STRAND, LONDON". I don't know how to post pictures here but you can see some on my web site at http://www.mylandco.com Select "Other Sale Items" for guns, etc. Scroll down until you see the George Fuller & click it on for several pictures & a full description. I would be very interested in what your friend turns up on this maker.

Best Regards, George Lander
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George, I saw this gun being offered for sale. I informed the person who would be interested, a chap called Peter McGowan. If he hasn't already been in touch I can put you both together via e-mail. That particular gun interested me as 899 was my old service number which I carried for 30 years. The workmanship that went into the locks to fit that crossover stock showed the work of a real master. Peter has done a lot of research on Fuller. Lagopus.....

One of the things that always amazes me when viewing a high quality gun that's well over 100 years old is that the wood to metal fit is often still tight. This gun is a good example and if one didn't know better it almost looks like it was inletted yesterday. IMO; We've had some nice older examples pop up recently so lets keep them coming!!
Jim

I agree with Daryl. The guns shows great workmanship and classic "lines." Nice find!

Ken

Formerly in my collection was George Fuller gun #245. This particular gun was a 12G M.L converted to P.F.The address on this gun was 10 Wardour Street,Soho,London.The address dates the gun at 1845.This gun was converted to breech loader utilizing a Jones type underlever. The locks and furniture on this gun were of superb quality.

Lagopus: Please send me Peter's e-mail. I have always admired that which I did not have the talent or patience to do myself, as in the case of the GF with crossover stock. To imagine that it was done over 100 years ago is simply incredible. Where in the U.K. are you? My mother was from Eastbourne.

Best Regards, George
palmettotreasure@aol.com

Well said.

George's Fuller