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Hi all, I was wondering what you think of this Coggy model. Good quality SLE? I know that Coggys can run the gambit from fair to excellent in quality, but I was wondering about the Victor models made prior to the Great War.
Thanks so much!
Greg
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Can't speak specifically to Victors, Greg. However, I don't think there was any general quality issue with Coggies going back that far.
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The C&H "Victor" model was a good gun and was made in several grades, with the "Extra Quality Victor" being a best London pattern SLE. There were a few "Victor Pigeon Guns" made in the 1920's and I have seen one with the Paris address on the barrels.
The "Extra Quality Victor" is undervalued most of the time and finding one of these guns in top condition and with the Southgate ejectors is a real gem.
The top-top grade was the "Modele de Luxe".
The standard "Victor" gun with C&H ejector system is not as well desired as one with Southgate. By-in-large the C&H ejectors work well, but are not understood by the trade usually. Whilst, they are good guns they sell at a discount from the other high quality guns of London manufacture.
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The term "Extra Quality Victor" was also used for their best quality boxlock with sideplates during the period around 1900.
I had such a gun a few years ago with damascus barrels and it
was excellent quality,heavy scroll engraving and the sideplates were shaped exactly like a bar action sidelock.
Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought stupid,than open it and confirm.
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