SOLD Antique double barrel percussion shotgun ca 1850s

[Flintlock1640]

Nice wall hanger as it is with potential to be a good project for shooting. I believe it is 12 gauge but measuring it without a caliper I was right around .75 so it could be 10 gauge, but probably 12. I have no idea why the upper piece between the barrels (I knew the wood until I started writing the post lol) is missing. It has British proofs underneath and scattered pitting. Nipples are somewhat smashed and may need replacing if you wish to use it. Stock is cracked in front of the trigger guard. All considered it's a good looking piece but not top dollar. Has good potential to make it better. I don't have a good light for the bore. I cleaned it some and it looks decent for it's age and will likely clean up more. I might not put a slug behind it with a heavy powder load but I don't see why it couldn't shoot again. Priced accordingly, $100 plus shipping. I accept PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and of course a check or money order

 

[snakebit]

The stories that ol girl could tell. Man oh man.

 

[Jappo]

I'll take it

 

[Flintlock1640]

Sold thanks!

 

[Compressorguy]

Dang it!!! Im going to have to get ALOT faster!

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

FWIW a cylinder bore on a 12-gauge is 0.730", so it's likely a 10-gauge ... but regardless, it is a STEAL @ $100!

 

[nit wit]

Nice wall hanger as it is with potential to be a good project for shooting. I believe it is 12 gauge but measuring it without a caliper I was right around .75 so it could be 10 gauge, but probably 12. I have no idea why the upper piece between the barrels (I knew the wood until I started writing the post lol) is missing. It has British proofs underneath and scattered pitting. Nipples are somewhat smashed and may need replacing if you wish to use it. Stock is cracked in front of the trigger guard. All considered it's a good looking piece but not top dollar. Has good potential to make it better. I don't have a good light for the bore. I cleaned it some and it looks decent for it's age and will likely clean up more. I might not put a slug behind it with a heavy powder load but I don't see why it couldn't shoot again. Priced accordingly, $100 plus shipping. I accept PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and of course a check or money order

Take a AA battery, drop it down the bore and shine a light on it.
NW

 

[acavdragoon]

Dang it!!! Im going to have to get ALOT faster!

You and me both brother!!

 

[trackpin]

A couple minutes late as usual. Great project for the buyer.

 

[BruceHuxford]

Day late and a dollar short again

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I’m so sick from this I could PUKE!!!

You got a FINE shotgun for a great price!! If it’s not salvageable I’d bet a local Cracker Barrel would like it.

 

[Flintlock1640]

I'm sorry I upset y'all with this good deal. I know I could have probably held out for a bit more but I bought this and another gun for $200 including shipping and I really bid on it for the other gun so I was pleased to be able to give someone else a good deal and get back half my money.

 

[toot]

that is a good deed.

 

[Jappo]

I seen this about a minute after it was listed. I cogitated for about 15 minutes and then I decided, why not.
Well I'm not sure what I bought until I get my hands on it. Even if it's a conversation piece, I've been looking for one. There is one local that the person has been trying to sell for over a year now. The problem with it is he has it mounted on a piece of wood. The barrel and stock have been drilled and have screws holding it from behind the board. He "thinks" the locks work. I have not looked at it in person. At $300 and firm, don't think I want to. So when I saw this one come up, I couldn't resist it.
Now the wait.. .