Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely British-made Double Barreled Percussion fowling piece (shotgun), almost certainly intended for the large U.S. import market. There are no external markings on the locks or barrel, as it was usually intended that the retailer would mark them as they saw fit. On this example however they were left blank, which is not uncommon, as the cost of having a stamping die made for a smaller retailer was not small. Even larger makers would often continue to use old stamping dies when broken to avoid the additional cost.

The barrel wedge removes relatively easily, allowing the barrel assembly to be removed from the breech. The bottoms of each barrel bear the correct Birmingham proof marks, including the CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / BPC "proof" and CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / V "viewed" marks. There is also the CROWN / BP definitive proof, and a 14 marking, indicating "14 bore" or about .693". There are additional CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / V markings on both sides of the breech plug. These are the markings used from 1855 onwards for percussion shotguns, so we estimate it was produced about 1860. There are some additional markings as well, however we do not recognize them.

This very nice DOUBLE BARREL 14 bore Percussion Shotgun presents very nicely, with a lovely patina of age. The wrist of the stock is finely checkered for a better grip, which is still well retained. The shotgun's fittings are mostly of iron except for the nickel silver barrel wedge escutcheons, which are a bit loosely attached to the stock wood. There is lovely decorative engraving on most of the metalwork, which is now a bit hard to see due to wear and oxidation. We did note some cracking near the pipe fitting where the ramrod enters the stock.

The locks are both fully functional, holding at half cock and firing only at full. Both cap nipple cones are present and in good shape, looking to have been replaced during the period, so they show less powder burn than the surrounding area. However the tops are both mushroomed from dry fire hammer strikes. There is a brass tipped ramrod under the barrel, which looks to be original, however the end inside the stock is broken off, so it probably isn't originally for this gun.

This is a very nice looking gun by a famous London maker, and would look perfect mounted on the wall. Ready to display!

Specifications-

Year of Manufacture: c.1860
Caliber: 14 Bore / Gauge - about 0.693
Cartridge Type: Powder & Shot with Cap
Barrel Length: 30 Inches
Overall Length: 45 3/4 Inches
Action type: Side Action Locks
Feed System: Muzzle Loaded

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