Manufactured around the turn of the century. Blued steel barrels with beaded blade front sight and three leaf (100, 200, and 300 yards) rear sight on the matted solid rib with doll's head extension. The barrels are marked "LYON & LYON 16. CHOWRINGHEE ROAD CALCUTTA" and "JAs LYON LATE WITH JAs PURDEY & SONS LONDON" on the left and right barrels respectively with standard London proofs on the flats. The casehardened back action locks and receiver feature tasteful floral scroll engraving, engraved rebounding hammers, double triggers, and top lever barrel latch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with engraved steel grip cap, blank inscription oval, and smooth steel buttplate. Length of pull 14 3/16 inches. Weight 11 lbs 2 oz.

Fine, showing 95% professionally reapplied blue with some areas of pitting below the surface, a silvered patina on the receiver and locks, areas of spotting, and some discoloration on the grip cap and buttplate. The wood is very good with a small crack on the forend at the shoe, light handling evidence, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.