It may have been the speared crossed cannons of Manufrance I was thinking.
A image captured thru a wide magnifying glass might enhance the image. It may be a brace of cross pistols with a rifle thru it. I guess there is a probability that it might be a Lindner mark but the serial number doesn't make sense, the Action Body/A&D APUN is absent and there aren't any typical tube fitters initials, which may be hidden by the lower rib. A close inspection of the tubes along the lower rib might net a letter or 2. Also letters or number may be found around the forend hanger as well as around the grip cap on the stock. With the term "Sons" on the banner it would be post 1880 and the overhanging scear patent wasn't filed in the U.S. of A. till 1884. Any additional personal info on Lower would be most beneficial especially if there is a Schoverling, Daly & Gales connection.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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