New guy with question.

[StoveBolt]

As in the title my first post and probably like most trying to id a gun. In my old age I sorta gained an interest in old side by side shotguns, most are old hardware guns from the turn of the century, but the one here in question is a percussion I recently picked up. I think it is an old gun that has been refurbished. Although I haven't taken it apart the only markings I find is "London Fine Twist" btwn the barrels and "W. Guy" on both sides of the side plates. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks SB ... PS looking forward to reading through the forum.

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

Looks to be Belgian rather than English-made. Can you show any pictures of the proof marks? They will be on the bottom of the barrels.

 

[StoveBolt]

Thanks Va. Will the barrels come off just by pulling the pin out of the forearm? sorry not to up on black powder guns and don't want to mess up the screws.... SB

 

[hoochiepapa]

I would pull the ramrod and take the key out of the forearm. Then maybe the forearm will come off. Don't force anything, though.

 

[StoveBolt]

Thanks Mike.

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

Mike is right, just pull the rod, remove the wedge and lift up on the barrels, they will come right out since double guns will (almost) always have hooked breaches. Let us know what you find.

 

[StoveBolt]

 

[TFoley]

It seems to be an English gun. The crossed sceptres and crowns and view and acceptance marks are all Birmingham proof marks.

Let me use that term cautiously. The BARRELS ARE English, but they are brazed together - see the golden brassy tone of the joining material. English-made SXS guns are soldered, and show silver at the junction.

Never fear, it is not the end of the world - just normal cross-manufacture. The British used Belgian barrels and vice-versa.

And it is a VERY nice gun.

tac

 

[StoveBolt]

Thanks tac and everyone else for your help. I think now I'll just hang it on the wall..SB

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

I agree with tac, English barrels brazed rather than soldered = Belgian gun. A nice find and you can be happy with it StoveBolt.

 

[StoveBolt]

Thanks again Va. Great board!!!