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The action of this gun is unique in that it incorporates the Westley Richards Dolls head rib extension,the W.&C.Scott square cross bolt,Purdey under bolt, side clips and the Greener side safety. The gun is clearly designed as a Pigeon gun hence the 2 3/4 chambers. The standard nitro proof test for 2 3/4 chambers allows the use of a service charge of 1 1/4 ozs; as marked on this example.
It looks like a good quality gun.I can,t help wondering if the Mr.Wright of this partnership went on to establish the business of S. Wright, a supplier of fine guns to the British trade, ultimately ending up as a subsidiary of Churchills.[ie: having made Curchills box lock guns for many years prior to their aquisition.]
P.S As recommended by others please do replace the top lever screw because it detracts from this otherwise very nice gun!
Roy Hebbes
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Emilio:
Very unusual gun. Frank's question about the 3rd bite refers to the two locking bolts that act on the rib extension. What makes this action so unusual is that there are TWO top fasteners, instead of just one (many doubleguns have none at all). This unusual arrangement is described in the legend engraved on top of the right barrel. I can't make out the name, but it looks like it says "P. Vurrial's Four Bolt Mechanism". This refers to the four locking bolts present - the common two Purdey underbolts, plus the square Scott crossbolt, and a spindle bolt that engages the doll's head from the side.
Top fasteners that engage a doll's head are common, but I've not seen this design before. Entirely dissimilar from Westley's C-Type. Looks similar to Webley's PHV-1 type, but engages the left side of the doll's head rather than the rear. Certainly a unique action.
Unless Altendorf & Wright were absorbed by another gunmaker that survives today, there's little chance that the records have survived. Without a barrel address, 1904-1915 is probably the best you can do on the date.
Note the engraving on the action but with no name, and maker's name on the barrels only. Most likely is was bought in from the trade and retailed by Altendorf & Wright.
"Serious rifles have two barrels, everything else just burns gunpowder."
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yes, i didn't even see the square cross bolt.
So i guess i meant 4th bite..the one behind the cross bolt.
Kinda like a tiny Purdey sliding bolt, when the bolt is engaged between the bite, at least .
Looks very Sturdy indeed.
Must have been a pure bugger to fit that lot together, eh???
I think that is one really lovely B/Lock..very easy on the eye indeed
franc
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