Wow!
was the first impression on seeing this pair. And now it's pretty much the same.
Personally I don't have enough knowledge to decide whether these are originals or not, and that isn't my intention here. I only want to give my opinion on a matter here and want to let you know that there is some unlogical thinking here.
First, I also think that there is an "i" in St Etienne, especially than you compare the t with a smaller one in St.
Second, why would the markings StEtienne be a problem? As was said in a first post, this pair was probably custom creation for someone. If I would be ordering such extraordinary weapon I would probably ask for special markings as well. As probably all of you in this forum know, the Holland&Holland even make whole new caliber 700 NE, based on order from single man with enough money and persuation skills.
In addition to this, I think that the main question is not whether the markings are original, but whether the guns are original.
Third, it is obvious that the case is old and probably original but INTERIOR of the case obvious is not that old. Ii is too good, to scratchless and too spotless to be the same age as the case which had signs of wearing. But such a pair of guns deserve as good bedding as possible and I dont think that it is wrong but wright to keep the guns in good condition.
The last, if no one is interesting I give my ORIGINAL byf 42, and whole my colections of 15 other guns for this pair, no matter if they are fakes.
IMHO
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