got a question for you all that maybe you could help me with .
i received on my front pourch a box of parts from an old muzzleloading SXS some months back . dont know who left them . i just came home and there they were .
Now it was missing the stock but all else was there .
The barrels are stamped W&C.S.
I assume this is Webly & charles Scott . The barrels are in very good shape and of London twist with gold bands inlayed around the breech plugs and center rib .
The standing breech is engraved nicely as is the locks ,
The trigger guard and but plate however have a little engraving left but the are badly corroded .
Now here is what throwing me . The locks , which are back action locks are engraved with the name Westley with a very nicely done pheasant , set and sailing on one side and rising on the other .
Now I know this could be just the name of the owner But what im wondering is , did W&C.S possibly make barrels that were purchased by Westley Richards ?
There are no serial numbers on the parts so im thinking that the numbers may have been on the stock .
Recently I have been ask to re furbish these parts and restock the gun . Easily doable .
I would like to however be able to nail down some of the information
Could anyone provide some possible areas of research
Im sure this is a mid to late 19 century original but im at a loss for examples or where to look for examples , or for that mater even if im on the right track .
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated
Last edited by captchee; 10/26/08 11:37 AM.
