Originally Posted By: lagopus
Odd, as Beesley's patent was 1880 and Purdeys had left 314 1/2 Oxford Street in 1877. I would be wanting to ask a few questions on this one. Lagopus.....


Lagopus, could the gun have been built on Beesely's design before the patent was approved and awarded? When did Beesely approach Purdey with his offer to make the spring opening system? If anyone had Donald Dallas' book it should be in there.