Rocketman,good post, I do know that Asbury actually worked in H&N's workshop premises in Weaman street.Frank Wiseman worked in the same shop and eventually bought the company.Many (most) 2" 12's were actually made by H&N using forgings made and machined by Asbury (JA stamped on the actions if you look)many Westley bits and bobs were fashioned in the same shop and pushed across town in a hand cart.