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I am new here and have just spent a hour or so wading thru this thread.I am really impressed with the efforts put out to share knowledge on these shotguns. I stumbled on this thread as I was looking for information on an AJ Aubrey I just purchased but have not recieved yet.Mine appears to be a mid-grade with 2 blade Damascus barrels.I will post detailed pictures and serial #'s and proofs if you would like once I receive it. 
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A very nice looking example! Congratulations. Yes, please any more information and pictures will be helpful. At the very least the serial number. If you find any markings on the bottom of the barrels, please take a picture.
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Neat John! The grade should be stamped on the watertable, along with 'D' and the brl length. Please do post ultra close up pics and I'll add them to the PictureTrail album and thanks http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=17474742
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Just bought a Hammered A.J. Aubrey off Gunbroker, S/N 12421 with 32" steel barrels. Have not received it yet. Gunbroker Auction S/N 12421 When I receive it, I will post more info. Also picked up an Aubrey Hammerless needing a stock. It should be here soon and when I get the info, I'll post it as well. GREAT THREAD!!
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Another Aubrey to add to your list. Is a Hammerless Sidelock model, labeled The A.J. Aubrey, S/N 34035, S30 (Steel 30" barrels). Needs Buttstock and refinishing. Otherwise, looks pretty sound with a few mild pits in the bores.
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I had a chance this evening to look the Hammerless Aubrey over and the bores clean up excellent. Surprise is no pitting at all. Lockup is good with just a little slop. I imagine a slight shim may be in order. Need a replacement buttstock and a trigger guard and this old gal will be back in the field. Most of the casehardening is gone, but I'm seriously considering leaving the receiver in white. Might even just polish it out. I'll try and get pictures and post here soon. If anyone knows where I can secure a replacement stock or trigger guard, please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks.
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You're dead on Pete in my opinion, LC Smith is lucky the Meriden Firearms Company didn't or couldn't develop a better locking bolt then they had!! Some of those pics of their engraving and wood they put on their guns is as good or better then the LC Smith!!!
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We really are looking at the American sxs as it peaked. The Meriden / Aubrey / Meriden certainly had the potential to become a classic. It was a turbulent time. It is surprising that any of the classic makers survived it. Some developed a following. Others could never loose their "hardware gun" images.
In just about 1 year, we have jointly been able to document nearly 90 guns. It has brought us closer to understanding the production volumes of the Aubrey guns. It now is looking to be roughly 10,000 Aubrey guns with an unknown number of Meriden guns so far. It is also the 1st effort that I am aware of to be done as a group online effort.
I look forward to what we will learn in the coming year.
Pete
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