Originally Posted By: jstamper
Originally Posted By: lagopus
more likely bought in a barrelled action from the Birmingham trade


Would not the London proof marks indicate that this is not the case? Im not disputing, just trying to learn.


Not necessarily. London proof could very easily have been requested as part of the deal. To my knowledge, there was no law specifying which proof house had to be used. Many felt the London proof gave a gun more Prestige.

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