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Malcolm Cruxton who was working in the trade in Birmingham at the time that the Charles Dawson gun was built does not remember "the Dawson chap". That is very interesting as Malcolm is about 80 years old still working in the trade and knows everybody.
Whatever the maker the gun is in remarkable condition to be nearly 60 years old and with its proof (the old Birmingham proof) pressures you should be well pleased with it. As Ted mentioned someone must have done some bending on the butt stock as it looks a bit odd---but that could be sorted out. It is almost like the gun has been in a closet for 50 years.
Stephen Howell
