MikeO,

Glad to know I have relatives I can rely on in western Washington! I'll be coming in for a visit in a week or two and probably stay through hunting season.

For another old hammer double, the big brother to the Purdey, but this one in damascus, have a look at my A. Henry .577 2 3/4" BPE:

Alexander Henry .577 2 3/4" BPE

I think you can say I like back action hammer Jones actioned rifles quite a lot!

Best,
Curl