dal,From the black powder proof marks and the presence of the word "Choke"on the barrel flats we can tell that this gun was made in Birmingham between 1888 & 1903.
There is no mention of a McCready in the book, Canadian Gunsmiths by S.James Gooding.Records show that there was a sporting goods and cycle store in Toronto, circa 1890, trading under the name McCready.In my opinion this was a gun made in Birmingham for McCready,most likely by Claborough.Circa 1890.[ie;It is very similar to a Clabrough gun].
About this time Greener issued a Canadian catalogue which also advertised Cycles made by his brother Fred Greener!Perhaps McCready was following Greeners lead?
A Clabrough gun of this vintage,With out evidence of being in proof, recently sold at an Ontario gun show for less than $500.
Last edited by Roy Hebbes; 03/26/11 02:23 PM.
