Proof mark questions - 10ga Clabrough SxS

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Trying to better understand these marks. Also, any idea about the chokes?

I believe the gun to be a Model 1 J C Clabrough "Duck and Quail" made about 1893.

Very nice gun. Some information on Clabrough from list of Birmingham Gunmakers:
Joseph Clabrough in 1868 listed as at 5 New Buildings,Price Street, Birmingham.
Also 1885-1900 at 60 Aston Road.
Clabrough Bros 1872-1882 at 7 1/2 Saint Marys Row
J.P Clabrough & Johnstone 1894-1900 at same address.

You make comment that you think this is a Model 1. IF there is a "1" on the top rib at breech, then certainly this is No 1 of a matched pair. I also note that there is a No 1 on the barrel flats together with the proof marks.

A challenge would be to locate No 2!!!!!!!!

Regards Stuart