They are Webley & Rogers "Screwgrips" per Webley & Brain patent No. 3053 of 1882. (Sometimes called "Jolly Rogers" by Scott-trained gunmakers.) Made initially by P Webley for the trade, then successor Webley & Scott. They do have back-action locks. At a time when a "best" bar-action London SLE would be 60 guineas, these might have been 50, give or take a few pounds. There are tons of guns like these out there (many Evans included), not all made to this standard of fit & finish, though.
The higher grades, with fences such as these, are (can be) excellent guns.
Last edited by Blackadder; 03/05/08 05:53 PM.
