The 1891 & 1922 W.& C. Scott catalogues both picture the "Premier"gun. The 1891 picture dose not show the position of the shield.The 1922 picture shows the shield behind the top strap. This is an indication that at least on the earlier models position of the shield[Escutcheon] was a personal choice.
Looking at the length of the trigger guard tangs, they are short for a gun with a straight grip. This is an indicates a possible old restock from,semi-pistol grip.This is supported by the fact that all of the sidelock guns pictured in the 1891 catalogue are pictured with semi-pistol grips.
I would agree these guns represent a good potential investment provided that barrel wall thickness is satisfactory,and that chamber length and bores sizes are still in proof.
Last edited by Roy Hebbes; 04/22/09 10:06 AM.
