Original Item: Only One Available. Filthy dirty from over 100 years storage, this is a good quality London double barrel 12 bore shotgun signed on the lock plates by the maker: W. MOORE & Co.. WILLIAM MOORE was a British Gunsmith, who operated at 78 Edgware Road, London, and worked from 1790 until 1835. It is also marked on the barrel rib: LONDON FINE TWIST, though the twists can no longer be seen due to the finish.
The barrels are 30″ in length and the gun 46″ overall. It features side action percussion locks, and overall has a great patina. The locks do need some work, as they fire at half cock. The barrel securing loop has broken off, and is still held in place by the stock wedge and ram rod. It could easily be reattached, but it does make it easier to see the bottoms of the barrels, which are marked 12 for the bore. There are also British proof marks, and the original twist finish can be seen.
Most attractive and ready to clean, repair, and display!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: circa 1835
Caliber: about 12 bore
Ammunition Type: Lead ball / shot and Powder
Barrel Length: 30 inches
Overall Length: 46 inches
Action: Side Action Percussion
Feed System: Muzzle Loading
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