I found another shotgun I like

[tom in nc]

I went to my favorite gun shop yesterday to buy some .310 round balls for my new .32cal squirrel rifle. I found this shotgun, but didn't buy it, yet. The stock has been broken and repaired, long ago by the looks of it. The tag says wallhanger because the shops policy is if they do not disassemble and clean guns they get for resale, they are tagged wallhanger, but the proprietor says that it could be cleaned and checked to make a shooter. I might go back today and get it.

 

[JEBMs]

Shootable or not for $125 I couldn’t have left without it, just me though

 

[Cruzatte]

That stock repair might be strong, but it sure doesn't look like it from the photo. But for $125.00? Yeah....I'd probably go for it.

 

[BillinOregon]

Oh, yeah, baby!

 

[tom in nc]

How would be the best way to repair that stock?
Thursday when I go back, they're closed on Wednesday, I plan to check it out better and look at the other double barreled shotgun if they are still there.

 

[reddogge]

I would remove the barrels and locks and try to drill and insert long brass screws down into the wrist area. They used to sell headless brass screws for stock repairs at Brownells.

 

[tom in nc]

I went back for a shotgun and got the "other" one they had. It has no apparent stock issues or previous repairs. However, the butt plate is missing and the hammers, though both seem to fit, are not a matching pair. The nipples will probably have to be drilled out, after I ascertain than one barrel is not loaded.
I showed pics of the markings on the bottom of the breech area. I have not yet investigated them to figure out the age of it.
I also am showing a close up of one lock plate to show the engraving. The locks are held on/together by a single screw, hidden behind the LH hammer when the hammer is resting on the nipple. The fun begins. We'll see if it is destined to be a wall hanger or fence post.
My buddy is probably going to buy the first on looked at. He has made some stocks before.

 

[tom in nc]

Sorry, double post.

 

[tom in nc]

Ok, I checked and unfortunately the markings don't narrow down the date very well. This particular mark was used from 1811-1892.

 

[tom in nc]

I disassembled the gun and began cleaning parts. It's very obvious that this was a cheap gun. The lock plates appear to have a couple of stampings instead of engraving.

Both lock plates are stamped on the inside, Pat Feb 10, 32.

The LH lock has a couple of issues. The hole for the one screw that retains both locks is broken out (red arrow) and one screw hole in the bridle is broken out (white arrow). The LH hammer has been broken and brazed.
The barrel(s) and trigger guard are still soaking in Evaporust.

 

[tom in nc]

The barrels. Clean on the outside but after I got the nipples out, both still plugged.