Percussion SxS auction buy

Howdy all,
Got a fairly ratty but complete “unknown” shotgun off a recent auction. Ended up $120 or so (NFS) shipped to me which was nice. Proof marks indicate 12ga and early 1800’s Birmingham. Wood has something like bubbled up lacquer on it. Locks are similar to typical “hardware store” locks and marked “Parker”. I’m certain it’s not “The” Parker. Anyway well worth the fun I’m gonna have stripping whatever the hell is on the stock (I forgot to get a pic). Both locks operate fine. Only a small transverse crack inside the lock area.

Do you have a pic of the entire gun? Thanks.

CyrusP said:

Do you have a pic of the entire gun? Thanks.

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Will tomorrow I disassembled it before I decided to photograph it!

Yep, a fun project for sure. Someone on here will know about those proof marks.

Looks like a fun project. To check if the barrels have any rusted through spots - plug the nipple holes and fill with penetrating fluid and let stand for a week. If the penetrating fluid leaks out then the barrels need to be sleeved or not used. Good luck with it and we want to see it when it's finished getting pretty

ZUG said:

Looks like a fun project. To check if the barrels have any rusted through spots - plug the nipple holes and fill with penetrating fluid and let stand for a week. If the penetrating fluid leaks out then the barrels need to be sleeved or not used. Good luck with it and we want to see it when it's finished getting pretty

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Someone has replaced the nipples with bolts (M6 I think) That sounds like a good idea with the fluid. For things like that I'll often use ATF fluid jest because its cheaper. Then if I decide to fire it ill proof a few loads on an unmanned bench (clamped in lead sled). Can't tell if its damascus but in that era its likely. If nothing else its going to be part of the "Angiers Book" bluing videos I plan to make. Bought all the chemicals outside of the cyanide metal salts and will do some bluing/browning tests based on the book. It has whole sections on "twist barrels" which I take to mean damascus. Thing feels super solid really.