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3DogMike
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Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle
29/09/24 01:00 AM

Hi Buck,
I'd surmise the rifle was made by W&C Scott, especially with the Birmingham proof marks. The "EX" (.577 EX) proof mark for Express rifles came along in December 1887, so call your rifle 1888 or later.
Walter Locke & Co. had presence in Calcutta, Lahore, Delhi, & Kidderpore.
- Mike

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Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	buckstix	27/09/24 08:42 PM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	DarylS	28/09/24 01:16 AM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	3DogMike	28/09/24 07:23 AM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	buckstix	28/09/24 09:03 AM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	Marrakai	28/09/24 11:10 AM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	buckstix	29/09/24 12:28 AM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	3DogMike	29/09/24 01:00 AM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	buckstix	29/09/24 01:12 AM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	Marrakai	01/10/24 05:29 PM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	3DogMike	03/10/24 05:44 AM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	Marrakai	03/10/24 09:49 PM
Re: Walter Locke & Co, Calcutta 577 EX double rifle	3DogMike	06/10/24 10:24 AM

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