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  1. 08-07-2021, 09:57 AM #1
    cub45
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    english trade gun

    Waksupi, I have a trade gun 20ga that was bought through Matt by a fellow that called himself Mnt Mike, like to see who may have made it. Barrel marked with small crown over a v, London on top and makers mark of crossed arrows with a dot behind fletching and a mark between broad heads that I can't tell what it is.
    Any idea of the maker?
    can't do pics.

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  2. 08-07-2021, 12:19 PM #2
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    The only way to tell if I made it, would be to take out the barrel, and it would be stamped on the bottom RLC followed by a number. If you can tell me the year of production, I may be able to tell you. I built all of them produced in the last two years of production. A picture would definitely help, as all builders have trademark shaping if you know the builders.
    As to who Mike would be, I haven't a clue, as I don't recall anyone of that name as a builder for the company. Kit gun, maybe?
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    under barrel marked DBARR and 1726-08

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    Quote Originally Posted by cub45 View Post
    under barrel marked DBARR and 1726-08

    thanks kurt
    I'll try to remember to ask Matt next time I talk to him.
    The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
    John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"

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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
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