I would like to see full length pictures of both sides of the rifle. This is sort of like the "no name" rifles, It has a named maker, yet what do we know? I am sure the pieces will come together. As to the newpaper request that is no problem. I would like to know as much as possible (lineal decendents) first. It will help to provide a few clues or identifiers in the ad. I will be happy to do it. So then do we believe that this was a
master machinist who did stockwork, and sublet his engraving?

Gary