Recently, I acquired this fine damascus BLE by J&W Tolley, Ltd. see: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=265536
for some photos.

The gun is in wonderful condition, and has some mysterious features that pique my curiosity:

- there are pins on the upper rear action sides indicating intercepting sears, but disassembly of the action reveals no actual intercepting sears inside.

- proof marks date to 1896-1904, but the gun has an address on the rib at: 5 Regent Place Regent St London, which Tolley apparently did not occupy until after 1909.

- the gun has Westley Richards type ejectors, and the top-lever is of the Westley Richards dolls-head type, although the lever is much slimmer than typically found.

- the gun was proofed for 1 1/4 ounces - does this indicate 2 3/4" chambers despite the 12/C mark?

Anyone out there have a similar gun, or care to comment on the mysteries of this lovely piece?

Thanks,

Mark Batten
Vancouver Island