I was asked recently whether a Reilly case was original. Labels tell a story. But cases? There were so many different grades and types, oak, leather, canvas, top opening, end opening (Terry Buffum had one of these), and I'm not at all sure Reilly or any other gun maker made his own cases. And cases were lost, abused, replaced.

Still here are 6 top of the line Mahogany cases from about 1855 to 1870 or so which seem to have a unity of make and may (or may not) indicate originality or date period - they all have this little lift-up ring on the top face of the case:



7869 (Late 1855) ( SXS 40's gun) - Mahogany


12532, 1862. Gold Wash M-L, which I believe was exhibited at the 1862 London Exposition - case is more ornate than usual as would be expected.


16 bore muzzle loader, no SN mentioned, EM Reilly label but estimate 1862. The brass ornatery was added in India.


13033, 1863.


15964, 1869


16585, 1870

Last edited by Argo44; 07/21/19 12:52 PM.
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