Thank you to everyone who has responded to my request for information. As I'm sure you have gathered, I have a complete lack of knowledge regarding these guns, but I have been "smitten"!

Does anyone know how to relate the serial number to the dates of manufacture? Or where to go to obtain this information?

And Bob, thank you for the link to Allenby Gunroom and Kennels. I have sent an e-mail to Rachel for more information.