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So this morning finally picked up the bargain E Gale 12g Sidelock from Wabbitbosher, It was a good trip as only came a way with two guns and one of them was mine anyway despite the offer of a 12g single. I picked up two a few visits before so despite the generous offer I had to decline as I think my FEO thinks I'm preparing for a zombie attack. Anyway would love to find out a rough date of manufacture, from what I gather Edward Gale of Barnstaple took over from A Gale around 1905 then it became E Gale & Son around 1936. I understand they purchased guns from London makers and also Birmingham makers during that period so would guess it wasn't made by E Gale. Perhaps someone with better knowledge of old english guns may be able to narrow it down from the flats. hopefully i've attached. She's well made and it would be nice to restore her but would like a light restoration rather than try and make it look like new, The Barrels although sleeved have a few marks inside but look very minor but could do with cleaning up on the outside so re-blacking is probably on the cards, Woodwork I kind of like the fact the checkering is worn and the dings in the stock show its age so might just either re-finish in oil or leave as is. apart from that polish up the metal parts and if I can give it a chance on another 100 years i'll be happy not to mention give me something interesting to do over the next couple of cold months. Any more info on the gun or advice on where to start would be greatly appreciated