I.D. of unusual double rifle

[steveward321]

Anyone have any familiarity with this little double barrel rifle? .32 cal. marked " R. Jonesborough "
Walnut stock, set triggers.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

So that is GORGEOUS

Maybe it's the photo perspective, but are you sure it's a .32 caliber? The muzzle openings look much larger than a .32 cal. Now if it's marked just "32" or "32 bore" then it's around a .52 caliber rifle. That's a commonly found marking quandary found on originals.

Have you shot it yet?

LD

 

[steveward321]

It's definitely a .32 caliber.
I have mixed feelings about shooting it. On the one hand, it definitely looks like fun,
but then it would have to be cleaned back up again.

 

[deerstalkert]

the Inscription on the lock shows up in the picture as J.Ruseborough to my eye.
Lock maker?
all i can tell you is that if you are going to sell it I am a buyer! just one fine looking double!

 

[Rancocas]

I see "J. Ruseborough" marked on the lock plate, not "R. Jonesborough". Am I seeing it wrong, or is it marked somewhere else that does not show in the pictures?
I can't find any info on Ruseborough. Whoever that was may be just the lock maker.
I think the style of the stock, the back action lock, and the peep sight put it in the mid to late 1800's.
Did you make sure it isn't loaded?
Give us some more detailed pictures, especially of any other marks. Maybe some marks under the barrels.

 

[Sooty Scot]

Sweet little rifle.
Have you cleaned and fired it?
Admittedly, cleaning can be a PIA, especially in smaller calibers, but that looks well worth the bother.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Maybe?
John Roseborough , Elmore Ohio. Ottawa County. 1870 census 56 years old and a gunsmith.

 

[bpd303]

I see J Roseborough on the lock also.