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Am I as they say “SOL”?

It’s on the Alfred Davis boxlock I just got, the serial number is 1960, interesting thing it also has 8 84 stamped on the flats, barrels and forend wood. I’m sure they are elsewhere just haven’t seen them yet.

Was curious to see if there may be a way to estimate a date on these proofs, there are no date stamps.

AWESOME!! I take it you got my email? How were you able to fill in the blanks ??? This site is fun, I love the detective work you guys put in! I better stop buying British doubles!! Thank you John, for breathing life back into these (some forgotten) craftsmen!!

The 4 Hampton address catalog I got from Cornell press states it was from 1925. I’ll check the proofs on the boxlock I have with the Hampton road address. Very curious indeed! He may have started in Ilford and made his way to London proper by the 30’s.

Wait now I am confused, there are two Alfred Davis’ in the database, one at 4 Bishopsgate London and the other at 4 Hampton road Ilford, these two entities have to be the same person, I have a catalog and gun for Davis at 4 Hampton road, the catalog has (From J. Blanch and Son) same as the label you...

Thank you John! I presume the two Alfred Davis entries are the same individual? This gun peaked my curiosity marked by both.

Was curious to see if there was more info on him than what is in the database? Did he get guns from Blanch & Sons?

Was curious to see if any indepth look has been done? I know the records were once available, but no contact info these days. Were they a retailer, maker or both and any clue who may have supplied or did they supply to the gun trade?

Yes john, I got them, what a list and thank you so much! This info really brings to light the expanse of the gun trade in the UK! It still boggles the mind, with such a profound profession back then that there are few who still practice the craft these days. I mainly have focused my passion for doub...