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That 16 gauge side lever has side clips. When did side clips become a feature? Is there a patent for that?
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The side clips on 17853 are a Reilly build along with the flat filed rib, Whitworth barrels and relative heavy weight for a 16 gauge. The gun is a pair - it's sister 17854 was formerly owned by Terry Buffum and is now in Massachusetts. The side clips are not part of the Triplex patent. Here is a line about the guns. https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=557199
Last edited by Argo44; 07/28/23 06:40 PM.
Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch
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I just realized I responded to a 2010 Gunman post. . .and he's confirmed the information 13 years later. This is definitely what expertise is all about (I'd use the word "cool" but that was a 1950's "beatnik" term).
Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch
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Argo44 are you saying you think Reilly 17853 was not a Scott build
And is a Reilly build?
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mc. . a couple of years ago I would say absolutely that Reilly built it under a Scott patent action use number license. I might still say that but am wiser in the wiles of the gun trade and less dogmatic. If H&H used Scott Triplex actions, then others did too and it would have been logical financially for a gun maker to buy the action.
Still there is the "evidence." There are no Scott markings on the gun anywhere which is unusual if Scott built the action. Scott seems (according to legend) to have always found a way to add a number someplace. Reilly had the manufacturing infrastructure and workforce to do it. So, let's say "it is still under investigation."
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It's a fairly complicated design I can see no reason to file one up from forgings if a barreled action could be purchased .thinking about it gives me a headache
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Agree. . .I'm going to have a cognac and go to bed. (and I think the action is Scott made).
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Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch
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Always liked the back action model H&H's better than the bar action's.
A well maintained Dominion feels better in my hands than a Royal. Very racy to me.
Out there doing it best I can.
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