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Unread 05-10-2013, 12:01 PM   #1
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I picked up a Roy Vail 20ga side by side this week can anyone tell me about his shotguns it was made in Warwick NY Thanks for any help
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Roy was an engraver who put his name on shotguns that were probably not of his make. However, he did build and stock custom rifles. Post pictures of the proof marks which may tell you the country of origin. Some European guns have markings that indicate the maker also.
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