Merry Christmas members. It has been quite some time since I have posted something, although I have been lurking around and reading a lot of your posts. I am hoping you can help me with your knowledge and advise me as to whether this shot that was won at Poulin Antique Auction yesterday is made by Daniel Fraser or Charles Osborne. The link describing the gun and pics is below. My apologies, but I could not figure how to upload the pics on the post. The shape of the box lock action is straight and not arched as most Fraser actions. Is it possible that this acton and barrels were supplied to Fraser by Charles Osborne? What are your thoughts on that and quality of it? Thank you in advance. BillK
https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-Milita...mation/57859265The description given was:Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 47785. Bbls. 28" dovetailed are marked "DANIEL FRASER. LEITH, EDINBURGH." in unmatted portion of unmatted swamped game rib w/ extension. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 1/2" chambers. Bottom of left bbl. is stamped w/ actual maker's mark "CO" (Charles Osbourne). His number is on bottoms of bbls., action & trigger guard tang (corresponding to approx. date of manufacture of 1924). Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, pivoting 3rd fastener & dbl. triggers. Action engraved w/ 50% coverage scroll. Blued top lever floorplate & trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Well streaked, dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2" over serrated horn buttplate. Stock features side panels, point pattern grip checkering & vacant silver oval on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BARRELS: Bore diameter: R .728, L .728. Restriction: R .003 (IC), L .037 (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .034, L .032. STOCK: LOP: 14 1/2". DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/4". Cast: 3/8" off. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: fine as partially & attractively refinished. Bbls. retaining over 90% good quality rust reblue over a few scattered nicks. Action retains 40-50% original case hardening color, silvered on high edges from normal hand wear. Top lever, floorplate & trigger guard reblued, slightly silvered on thumb piece & at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish. Edges slightly rounded, checkering w/ some wear. There are a scattering of minor subsequent marks, mostly on butt. Bores appears to be very fine, but dirty. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. (20-2874/MGM92). CURIO. $1,500-2,200.
