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Message started by lethal on 03/12/06 at 4:38am

Title: English Gunmaker Abnett
Post by lethal on 03/12/06 at 4:38am

I am intrested in obtaining any information about an English Gunmaker "Abnett" located in Windsor the gun is a double barrell percussion shotgun with back action Locks. any information would be helpfull Regards Lee.

Title: Re: English Gunmaker Abnett
Post by Bill_Curtis on 03/12/06 at 3:01pm

There is a William Abnett listed at 104 Peascod Street, Windsor between 1823 and 1830. Sounds like a retailer and jobbing gunsmith to me.

Title: Re: English Gunmaker Abnett
Post by lethal on 03/12/06 at 4:13pm

Thank you Bill for the information, do you think that
1830 is about the right vintage for a percussion back action shotgun , I am no expert
Regards Lee

Title: Re: English Gunmaker Abnett
Post by Bill_Curtis on 03/12/06 at 10:05pm

Yes, easily and also the entry address dates may not be accurate to an exact year.

Title: Re: English Gunmaker Abnett
Post by lethal on 03/13/06 at 12:39am

Once again Bill thanks for you time and effort
regards lee from the land down under