deborah b
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Need help with old double barreled gun identification
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I can’t provide much information but looking at the photo of the muzzle I suspect you have a shotgun unless there is evidence of rifling inside the barrels. The only other thing is the stag carving would slso hint at a Germanic origin unless it was added after the gun was purchased.
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Thats not patina that’s just plain old rust and it will destroy the gun and any value.
Phil Coffins
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I would start with a damp rag to gently wipe off the dust and dirt. Follow with a dry cloth to wipe it dry. The metal parts may be cleaned with WD40 on a rag carefully rubbing away the grim to expose any writing. Do not use anything that is abrasive like steel wool! The wood can be rubbed gently with a furniture wax and again wiped off completely. This type of gun is easily taken apart for cleaning without using a screw driver. If you are unfamiliar with them find someone that can help you. Also it maybe loaded although it doesn’t appear to have caps on the nipples.
I'm also going with it is a shot gun because of the lack of a rear sight.
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Well its Continental perhaps Belgium or French looks like it might have been made a flintlock going by the breach end . I agree with Brer Phill take it steady . & do run a dowel down the barrel to ensure it has no old load looks nice to me
Not likely any such carving being added after completion Might be German .Strong French influence ..Interesting what ever it is Rudyard
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