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Re: Lack of proof marks frustrating.
Mike Harrell #267260 02/23/12 09:31 PM
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Jerry, my Lang has two "crowned V" view marks, one on each action flat.
Re: Lack of proof marks frustrating.
Mike Harrell #267268 02/23/12 11:29 PM
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Careful!, I would pass on this deal. Too much doubt.
Re: Lack of proof marks frustrating.
Mike Harrell #267269 02/23/12 11:38 PM
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I don't know that there's a lot of doubt. It would seem that the um date of manufacture would be 1875 as that is when the change in the name to Lang & Son occured. What is the address on the top rib 22 Cockspur? I think the tubes wear the "J.L." stamp, not J.C., a J. Lang being either the son-in-law of James Purdey or grandson of James Purdey. Does it have the March 8th 1870 patent #687 Lang screw-grip action? I wonder if there are worn proofmarks closer to the forend hanger?


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Re: Lack of proof marks frustrating.
lagopus #267360 02/24/12 12:47 PM
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Barrel flats from my 1880 Lang.


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