Gordon R Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Acquired a Webley and Scott side by side today. On the top rib, it says H Easau Akliss Gunmaker Beverley and either side - on top of the barrels - it says Webley and Scott.I have had a look at other Webley and Scott guns, but haven't seen one with a top locking crossbolt.Double triggers, non-ejector, 28" barrels. Underneath it is nitro proofed for 1 1/8, 2 1/2 chamber. No idea of the choke. On the flats, underneath it says "choke", but I can't see any *s to denote the amount of choke. Action is on the face and bores are good. Don't know whether to keep it or get rid.Anyone have any idea of which model it might be? Edited February 9, 2015 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 H.Esau.Akrill of Beverly sadly closed their doors in 2001 I think.Had the pleasure of talking to the last of the family to run the business not long before they closed. They generally retailed trade guns,many being W&S made or by Joseph Bourne. Bit of useless info I know but there you go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Looks identical to an old sbs I have - which was made in Belgium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Looking at the illustrations in `W&C Scott (Gunmakers)` by Pat Whatley it would appear to be a Model 300 made by Webley & Scott but probably retailed by Akrill`s. These were produced from 1922 to 39.The 300A superceded the 300 and featured better engraving. The price in 1935 was the princely sum of £21. You wont find any ** on it to signify the degree of choke as this method of marking is of continental origin. Trust this helps, Edited February 9, 2015 by JJsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Gordon with serial no I could look it up which would tell you when made..it is probably a 300 or early 400 series.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 dougall - 97294. Any info would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) The serial number of 97294 dates it at 1923. Edited February 10, 2015 by JJsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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