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Unmarked British Percussion Double Hammer Cape Gun

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Unmarked British Percussion Double Hammer Cape Gun
50 bore (.453 cal) & 20 bore, 32'' damascus twist barrels with rifle barrel right and shotgun left, the rifle bore mostly bright and very good showing some scattered light oxidation in the grooves and strong rifling throughout and partially bright about good shotgun bore that shows areas of light pitting and old oxidation. The barrels have mostly toned to a mix of pewter gunmetal and medium gray-brown patina with a bit of sparse light pitting and subtle twist patterns. The undersides of the barrels are numbered ''158'' and are stamped ''T.B.'' along with period London proof and bore marks. The lockplates are mostly a medium gray patina and are embellished with nice quality English scrollwork and endearing game dogs, the triggerguard with a softer scene due to some cleaned light pitting. The nipples are more modern replacements and the right hammer is also a somewhat rudimentary replacement. The checkered walnut stock remains in about very good condition showing some scattered old slivers along some of the edges, light dings, repaired chip at the toe and a well-executed repair at the point of comb. The checkering shows expected honest wear, lockplate fit is quite nice and the sides of the buttstock show some attractive subtle grain figure. There is a small chip at the toe of the smooth steel buttplate and an un-engraved silver monogram plate is present atop the wrist. The locks are functional though the hammers are a bit loose and out of time. A brass-tipped hickory ramrod is present and the gun is sighted with express rear sight featuring three flip-up notches for 100, 200 and 300 yards and the front sight appears to be an old replacement medium post. An interesting old British combination gun. (13B11579-22) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)
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