the info:
Using the DG list, it appears that the SxS double is a VL&D, pre-1910 No 3, Damascus NE boxlock. Fine small-scroll engraving, SPG, SPFE. Locks up tight, 26" bores are clean, small shallow almost-dent near muzzle. Very fine checkering, worn but not gone. Tightly-wound Damascus has an old blue job. Action is/may have had a 'bright' finish? Not chrome!! ;~`)Just good old steel.
Am sending it off for a strip&clean, and the dent repaired by a competent DGsmith. Unsure about proper Damascus finish, or who would do such. Serial appears to be 19754. Francotte Maker and patentee London. Double 'crown' proofs. No nitro proof that I could match to the proof pics.
Any additional info that may be inferred/corrected/added to the above, is welcome.
Thank You
