Mike,
Thank you very much. This is extremely helpful, and the example of the information Westley Richards provided you is exactly the kind of information I am hoping to obtain.
I will definitely try contacting Westley Richards directly before paying for the full historical research letter.
If you happen to remember which email address or department at Westley Richards you contacted, I would really appreciate it.
My main questions concern serial number 16143: its exact completion date, original configuration/grade, whether the gun was originally built with the detachable lock and single trigger, and, if possible, the name of the original customer. I am also particularly interested in the gold A.C.M. initials on the stock and whether they appear in the original records.
Thanks again for taking the time to help.
Best regards,
Thomas
