Thanks to everyone for your input, both serious and light-hearted! I have never come across such a thing before, and considering, collectively, how many guns weve all seen and handled, it is clearly a rare and unusual thing. I can only conclude it was a special request, as other Samuel and Charles Smith guns do not seem to have this feature (though all Ive seen illustrated are from a later date). As to why, I guess that will remain a mystery. Perhaps Daryl is correct, particularly if you imagine a case with two guns - either two game guns or paired with a rifle - it would be a way to have both inscriptions nicely presented.
B. Dudley, can you provide more information on the Parker?
Last edited by Steve Nash; 06/25/18 01:55 PM.
