Having seen how fast the BBS universe could clarify
my unknown proofmark "WJN", I submit another
unknown- this time - coat-of-arms to the BBS-universe for comments/clarification.
http://www.jpgbox.com/page/51684It is embossed on a Purdey double RIFLE case ,
with lift-out-tray , canvas cover, the case and the cover in
immaculate condition, the coat-of arms embossed on the leather of the case.
It is a rifle case, because of the auxiliary labels on
the inside of the case-cover and the small compartments
within the case-cover to accomodate the rifle sights.
Unfortunately without the 2 Purdey rifles.
I contacted Donald Dallas, the author of the Purdey-book,
he does not know it.
The Purdey label is from the later years 1921-1938.
He told me that Purdey delivered according his research
for the book many double rifles between the wars to India.
I contacted Paul Roberts, he referred me to the London
India house, no answer from them on my e-mail.
Purdey's production from 1921- 1938 were 3661 , from 1929 -1938
were 1884.
Their records are conscentious, but its not feasible
to dare to ask them because of a coat-of-arms to
check up to 3661 records.
The crescent moon with five-pointed star is an Islamic symbol,
this together with the crossed sabres is the symbol of TODAY's
Pakistan army.
But we are speaking of the years before WW II.
My best guess this case belonged to an Indian dignitary of
Islamic faith , letter N the initial of a family-name ..?
To whom ?..
Someone out there in the BBS universe knows it.....
... and also which rifles were in there....
Felix Neuberger
