Thank you all for your kind words gents,
Although these are rare/expensive pieces I was able to work out some trades, so (fortunately) not too much money out of pocket.
The .450 Adams rounds was a little underpowered as I understand, so I suspect these would be quite soft shooting - something I'm very much looking forward to doing.
It may interest some of you to know that Tipping & Lawden was a competitor of P. Webley (later Webley & Scott), so as a consequence Webley bought the company out in 1877, so all items by T&L are pre that date.
I must say the quality of fit and finish is truly exceptional. The 'lock-up' and trigger is totally stunning, like the proverbial 'Swiss watch'.
Cheers,
Roy
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