Originally Posted By: oldmanriver
I have the same model from 1887 except with a semi-pistol grip and a gold monogram circle on the tip of the grip.Exceptional wood on both guns which seems to be the norm from the photos I've seen of this model. The "long haired setter" on my trigger guard is the best I've seen although mine looks more like a golden.In the WR 1912 catalog this model sold for 63 guineas(pounds). The average laborer in London made ~3 pounds per year in the 1880'S.


FWIW, I think average laborer wage in England in 1881 was approx 56 pounds.
http://privatewww.essex.ac.uk/~alan/family/N-Money.html#1850