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Jerry, William Powells still exist. The moved a few years ago from Birmingham to near Banbury in Oxfordshire. The should be easily traced on the web. They made these actions for a number of other 'Gunmakers'. I was looking at one by Maleham very recently.

James, a Gunsmith friend of mine (sadly recently deceased) owned the name to Barratt of Burton-on-Trent and also the other Burton gun firm of Coltman. Sadly the records did not exist. Burton is only a few miles from me and quite a few Barratts turn up. I have seen a number of Barratt/Powell lift levers. Interesting and collectable guns. Lagopus.....

Steve,
William Powell also sold this gun engraved on the rib;
"John E Long, Detroit." For many years I owned one such gun #5709.
Powell's records showed that this gun was one of five guns exported bearing the Long name. This particular gun was game scene engraved, Bar in wood action, Straight stock drop at heel 2 1/4 inches. Regret no pictures available.

Roy:
Is this it:

John E. Long, an American Gun Maker did business at 110 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan from 1872-1875

http://historical.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6081&lotIdNo=103002#Photo ?

I don't have an account and can't see the larger images.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
rse

james-l,
Your gun should have "8936" on the barrels.
It was sold to Barratt & Son on 24 February 1890 for �23/10/0. It was marked with the Barratt & Son serial number "5234" and paired with No.5121.
It is described in part as a 28" 12-b that was choked full (left) and 1/4 (right).
Steve

ellenbr,
More than likely a gun from the same shipment. The only difference seen is the stock style.The serial numbers are very close.[ 6 numbers apart].William Powell has excellent records of sales, as a result in most cases thet can provide details of past transactions.
Powell's can be reached by E mail @; sporting@williampowell.com
I believe that John E Long may have been established by the Birmingham business man/financier, and one time guardian of the Birmingham proof house Samuel Buckley J.P. Samuel was also at one time a director of B.S.A.

Roy,
Both guns were purchased for Long via S. Buckley & Co. Gun No.5702 was purchased on 7 May 1874 and No.5709 on 11 June 1874.

Steve,I removed the locks this morning, found them is excellent shape, I wonder what oil was used to coat them.
The barrels appear to have been trimmed back many years ago.
I made achange in lighting so I hope the picture quality is better than yesterdays.

Jerry,
Thanks. They look like Stanton locks.
Your barrels were shortened from their original 32" length.

Stanton's name very often appears under the mainspring or bridle. Closer examination may reveal an odd letter of his name to give a clue. The oil in the locks appears to be linseed oil that has worked its way in from the stock being oiled and then gone like varnish with age. Good protection though. Lagopus.....

I can just make out Stanton & Co. under the mainspring of the bottom lock in the first photo. That auction is local to me, I'm glad a forum member was the winner. Enjoy that gun.