Old UnderLifter prior to 1874

[Drew Hause]

That 'JL' is familiar and has been found on a number of Belgian doubles.

The subject gun; possibly Laminated Steel but possibly there is a section of barrel where the contrast is more apparent?



Crowned 'JL' with crolle - likely pre-WWI Belgian double



Belgian unknown maker or DOM but 'JL' with ACO for Acier Cockerill so fluid steel



'JL' may be H.Jonlet & M. Lovet, but I can't find anything about them.
At least some Lifters have Birmingham proof marks on the tubes but we know "rough forged tubes" were also sourced from Belgium.

[Jim Hardwick]

The writing on the rib is DeCarbonized Steel. I've been work'n on the barrels for sonetime now. Whomever had this beautiful machine before I got it, didn't show it any love. But it's got a good home now. Thanks for all the info guys, got enough to keep me busy for awhile now. You folks are awesome

..... Jim