[quote=Argo44]This is not meant to bring the Reilly line back; The book is still being edited.

However, For the first time in three years a Reilly gun has come to light which required extensive changes in the dating chart on p.57.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...raved-e-m-reilly-co-12-bore-double-rifle

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This is SN 32760 , a 12 bore SxS rifle, top lever, BLE with 28" barrels. It is adorned with a plaque saying it was presented as a birthday present on 26 March 1891. This means it was likely ordered and numbered a couple of months earlier.

Comment by Parabola:-

Argo44 has just posted the above in his Reilly history thread.

The rifle is made with what appears to be an A&D (not a Facile Princeps) action but has a Greener side safety.

Re-proof at 70mm indicates relatively recent re-proof in the UK.

Perhaps I should not complain about the Auction cataloguing, when I have not the slightest intention of buying it, but I find the lack of detailed information disappointing.

There is no description of the type or condition of the rifling (assuming it was not smooth bored prior to reproof or was not made as a ball and shot gun?), type if any of top extension or picture of the proof/barrel markings.

If any of you plan to attend the view I would love to know if there are WWG stamps on the tubes?

Last edited by Parabola; 01/15/23 08:12 AM.