just a quick update on the henry atkin barrels.

i was told by a very nice man in the trade, that most of the boxlocks from birmingham were anson & deely patent actions and although they differ it is not enough for it to matter to a good gunsmith.

with that in mind, i went to the december auction at holts. and found two actions that could match the barrels.

first action is a henry atkin:

HENRY ATKIN 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 477, 28in. nitro replacement barrels by Elderkin & Son, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with carved leaf fences, intercepting sears, border engraving, 14 1/2in. figured stock
this is the prime candidate, and i hope that all will work out with this one. firing pin distance is spot on with this one.

second action is a weird purdy(i did'nt know they made boxlocks this early)

J. PURDEY & SONS 12-BORE 'TRADEMARK QUALITY D' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 12957, 30in. black powder only (damascus?) barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/4 choke, Anson and Deeley patent treble-grip action, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, intercepting sears, border and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured replacement stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad replacement fore-end wood, weight 7lb. 3oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1888 for a Mr Mackintosh
this is a nice one as well, the firing pin distance is good with this one to.

so im waiting for the danish police to getting the last paper work done, so i can get my beautys home to play with.

best regards

peter