Originally Posted by Parabola
Serial number indicates manufacture in 1898.

Whitworth Steel barrels are always an indication of high quality.


Thanks @Parabola. Your date 1898 is based in a serial number list you have, or by similarity to an existing number you have already dated???

I suppose archives for this company are not available, or a museum or foundation has the records to ask for info as with Holland or Purdey??