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bkvba
Have had a Winchester shotgun for 30yrs now, trying to confirm the model type. I think it is a Model 99 or 91 Field over and under single trigger. It has an all black action with no engraving, trying to get a new fore end for the gun but cannot remember the make!! Amazing what 30yrs on does for you!! Any help appreciated
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  • bkvba
    I inherited an old break open double barrel shotgun. The only markings I can find on the outside are "A Field & Co, Birmingham" and
    "No. 9064".

    When opened I found "G & I" (I think it is an I, it is pitted on the top if it.); "T. B & S"; "Patent No. 1723". There is also a diamond with B inside the diamond and "MARK" below that.

    I was told it has a Damascus barrel.

    Appreciate any help.

    Ron Everett Washington
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  • Ned Fall
    Your question has already been asked and answered on Shotgun World. I'll add my response here. The gun is either a minor English name or a "Trade Brand Name" shotgun. Alfred Field & Company was a large sporting goods dealer located in London and Birmingham,England from about 1890 to 1914 and had an address in New York City from 1891 to 1900. Their addresses were
    199a Bishopgate Street Without-London 1890s
    77 Edmund Street Birmingham 1891 to 1914 at least
    New York City 1891to 1900
    The company was quite large and well known in its day. Based on the Birmingham address it is possible that they made some of their own guns and it is also possible that as a dealer, the had guns made with their name on them. Just to be sure, take a look at the bottom of the barrels for English proof marks which are either crossed scepters or halberds (spear/battle axe) with a crown on top and letters in the intersections.
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