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Tim Cartmell
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Vintage Birmingham Shotgun Barrel Markings
#604841 10/20/2021 7:36 AM
by Tim Cartmell
Tim Cartmell
Would anyone happen to know what the letters J.A might stand for on this Birmingham Shotgun barrel? I have came across this J.A marking on several vintage Birmingham shotgun barrels, and was wondering if the letters are possibly initials representing either the barrel maker or an inspector's mark?

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Re: Vintage Birmingham Shotgun Barrel Markings
#605018 Oct 22nd a 02:33 PM
by lagopus
lagopus
Just to add a bit more. Asbury was working for Joseph Curry, a Gunmaker to the Trade just off Whittall Street in Birmingham so a good chance it started off life in Curry's workshop.

Dan, sadly a lot of the information on barrel marks has been lost in time with old Gunmakers and Gunsmiths going to a different 'workshop'. I was told a few by an Oldtimer. Such a source of comprehensive information would be a treasure indeed. Lagopus.....
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