G.E. Lewis and Sons

[Roundsworth]

Here are a few photos of my 'Magnum Wildfowler'. It was made in 1928 and ended up in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. I wonder if this gun began life as a Webley and Scott

[OH Osthaus]

there is some mass there

where is the rest of it?

[Bill Murphy]

What clues do you have of a Webley connection? It doesn't appear to have any similarity to the ubiquious Webley screw grip.

[Kensal Rise]

Few clues needed other than the basic design/look. Webley/Scott made these boxlocks for the trade by the lorry load. This one has the Greener crossbolt and lever work. And all nicely finished inside. Exterior finish appears quite original, too.

[Roundsworth]

Bill, I glean bits of information, here and there, just enough to get myself in trouble! My only reference is a book by Diggory Hadoke.

Rick, I am waiting for a stock finishing kit from the folks at DGJ. The trigger plate and associated parts will be assembled this evening. Photos to follow.

[OH Osthaus]

thanks Mark

I am looking forward to seeing it reassembled, and to think I spent all that time in Nova Scotia ankle deep in fishless rivers instead of gun shops

[Roundsworth]

Rick, this gun appeared to have spent its fair share of time in blinds or marshes. It was functional, but full of dried up crud that required removal in layers. I use lotsa Hoppe's No. 9 and Q-Tips. The only thing I did NOT do, was drive out the 3 pins in the receiver. My hands do not work like they used to, and I was apprehensive about trying to get the hammers back in without proper jigs/tools. I soaked the area and used compressed air to get any filth out. Looking at a map, I will bet that Nova Scotia gets its share of inclement weather!

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Mark Landskov

. Looking at a map, I will bet that Nova Scotia gets its share of inclement weather!

yes it does - unfortunately not before I went salmon fishing. As far a rough conditions, they can still hunt from batteries(sinkboxes) and the coast is often very windswept, the interior of Cape Breton has lots of wet lands.

enjoy the find

[wayne goerres]

Mark the next time you are at harbor freight pick up one of their 2 quart ultrasonic cleaners. Best thing for cleaning gun parts I have ever used. You don,t even have to dissemble them. Just drop the hole action in simple green and run it through a couple of cycles. Rinse it with water and blow out all the moister. Then drop the hole thing in your favorite lubricant. A little more air and your done.

[Roundsworth]

Here's the trigger plate......