Tyke55 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 This is a real long shot ( excuse the pun) and I know it's like looking for a needle in a haystack, but I am desperate to find my grandfather's 30" Army and Navy sidelock ejector. He bought it in 1912 for 22 shillings, when my Dad died a few years ago we mistakenly sold it to I think Lindsleys in Leeds. I would dearly love to buy it back if I could find it. The serial number is 48934. I'm going to send this message to all the local gun dealers to see if it's for sale anywhere. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 This might be worth a try http://www.matchedpairs.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke55 Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Cheers, I'll give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 This is a real long shot ( excuse the pun) and I know it's like looking for a needle in a haystack, but I am desperate to find my grandfather's 30" Army and Navy sidelock ejector. He bought it in 1912 for 22 shillings, when my Dad died a few years ago we mistakenly sold it to I think Lindsleys in Leeds. I would dearly love to buy it back if I could find it. The serial number is 48934. I'm going to send this message to all the local gun dealers to see if it's for sale anywhere. Cheers Many dealers list their stocks on line it could be a good place to start. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke55 Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle The Bear Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Try Glasgow University they hold all the Army and Navy records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Try Glasgow University they hold all the Army and Navy records Correct I got date of manufacture and cost(£7) for my 1898 Army and Navy hammer gun but they wont be able to trace through subsequent owners. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDS Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Why cant you just go back to Lindsleys in Leeds , it will be in their sales register...if only a couple of years since disposal , i doubt it has had more than one new owner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Ceased trading ,I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 See if you can still contact the owner of the business he will probably still have his records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDS Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 That's a shame ...makes it a lot harder.. Found this https://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/347804-linsley-of-leeds-gunmaker/ Maybe some of the links on this post may be worth chasing up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke55 Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks for the replies guys. I'll try Brown Trout today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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