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There are some spectacular stock refurbs being posted lately. This is another one. I would love to see more. JBLondon, do you have some "before" photos to compare? After seeing the miracle performed on Recoil Rob's Purdey, I would love to see some more of these restorations. Brent, Go to page 1 for before pics. Ken
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_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/qclHjMQ.jpg)
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Fantastic work, beautiful gun!
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Sidelock
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John, just like your MacNaughton, you Atkin turned out fantastic!
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Sidelock
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My 1926 Spring Opener is truly a "Best" gun. I prefer it to my Purdey
There are some who think the Atkin 'Spring Opener' is marginally better than the equivalent Purdey. As good materials and workmanship, slightly better variant on the Beesley patent (to even the closing force) and slightly better (more reliable and easier to set up) ejectors.
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Sidelock
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I own a nearly identical Atkin sidelever SLE SN:573 from 1890. I have tried several times to reach A,G&L in UK for info but haven't gotten a reply... Assuming it is COVID19 related closure.
My gun is also a #1... is it futile to hunt for #574 (gun #2)?
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Me and my friend received a letter on our Atkins last year from AG&L. My friend has a very nice side lever Atkin made 1902 I believe.
As far as finding your gun's mate. Try looking and listing at Matched Pairs in the UK.
They have lots of guns listed, including my 1927 Spring Opener.
Mike Proctor
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Sidelock
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Thanks for the tip! I have registered my gun in their search database.
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