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My dad passed a couple of years ago and left behind a Lincoln Jefferies 10 gauge with external hammers. The barrels are steel and about 32" in length. I remember when this gun was brought back from Australia by a missionary friend of the family in about 1964 or so. I shot quite a few ducks and geese with it when I was a kid in the early 70's. My dad said it had 3 1/2" chambers but we only shot 2 7/8" shells. I've been selling off his guns for my mom, but I thought I'd try to learn a little more about this particular one just in case it's something special. It seems to be in less than average condition and the bluing is almost all gone. Anybody out there an expert on this type of double? I have a bunch of pictures if that would help. Thanks in advance for any information.

Lincoln Jefferies started business in 1873. I think he was making shotguns up until around the Second World War but then mainly made air rifles. Technically the business still exists but now only produce air rifle pellets under the 'Marksman' brand name. I would very much doubt that the gun was made with 3 1/2" chambers as they are a fairly recent innovation. If you have an address on the top rib I may be able to narrow the date of manufacture down a bit for you. I don't think records still exist. Any pictures of the Proof Marks will also help in determining the date. A lot of the really early 10 bores had 2 5/8" chambers but also 2 7/8" and 3" also existed. Lagopus.....

Thanks for your reply. Sending pics via email.