X Mark Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I have a double barrel 12 ga. marked J P Lower and Sons that I am seeking information as to the age and manufacturer. I have seen a book about this gentleman and am ordering it . This gun is also marked " J P Lower and Sons Denver Colt " on the top of the barrel rib ! But it doesn't look like an 1878 Colt. There are too many differences for it to be a Colt. It's a hammered double with 30 1/4 in. barrels with some engraving on all surfaces. The breech has an unusual flare to it at about a quarter inch back from the face of the breech. Thanks in advance for any info you may have about this gunsmith and his business . I know from the web that he stamped a lot of guns from other manufacturers like Colt. Regards, X Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Dave Lanara, Colt SAA restoration gunsmith is the author of the book I think you're mentioning. His alias on the Colt forum is JPLower. You can call Dave at his place of business. I would be willing to bet a dollar to donuts that he would know this information. https://www.coltforum.com/threads/j-p-lower-our-pal-dave-lanara.320162/#post-3343195 http://www.davelanaracolts.com/Index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Mark Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Thanks ! We have already exchanged emails ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Here's another link to J.P. Lower..... Sounds like he was a Very Interesting Fellow !!!!! https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35385263/john-pray-lower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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