More on the pheasant hammer gun

[Jeff Mayhew]

Here are a few more details on the pheasant gun (sn 27257, discussed in another thread), just arrived. The gun is in pretty good shape, with sound wood but very worn checkering. Bores good (more "misted" than pitted). 2 7/8" chambers. S/Ns all matching. The mainspring is missing on the right lock, so I'm in the market for one. Some buggered screws to replace. Muzzles unmolested (30 inch barrels). The action is tighter than I expected, with the lever slightly to the right of center when closed. Firing pins have no return springs (free-floating). I shall order a letter (website says info is available).

Here's a closeup of the engraving on the right lock (sorry, not too sharp):



Seated birds on the left lock:



Something else on the bottom; a woodcock? First kiwi on a Parker?



The question I have is what the initial's "L & K" stand for, as stamped into the wood on the inside of the splinter forend:



Any ideas? Thanks again for the great forum!