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Antique Cap Shotgun

Currency:CAD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Antique Cap Shotgun
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In amazing condition. Expected patina.
Despite some tiny marks, all the steel is in near perfect condition. Some ancient minor pitting on the barrel.
Damascas twist steel barrel.
Lock works perfectly.
Ramrod appears original.
Some tiny bumps on the stock and a fracture in the fore-end tip right side.
Charles Cowles (1837-1923), gunsmith and firearms dealer, was born on 8 March 1837 at Topcroft, Norfolk, England, son of James Cowles, publican, and his wife Honour, née Seago. On 28 February 1864 at Walworth, Surrey, Cowles married Cecilia Emma Dunn; with his employer, William Green, they migrated to Queensland. After moving to Sydney in 1865 Green became ill, decided to return to England and left the gunsmithing business he had established at 96 Market Street, Sydney, to Cowles. In 1867 he moved to 205 Pitt Street, and in December 1875 to Cannon House, 411 George Street. In 1885 he formed the partnership of Cowles, Dunn Co. with his brother-in-law Arthur Dunn. About 1892 the name of the business changed to Cowles Dunn, by which it was known until after World War II.
Condition: Very Good
Barrel Length: 47.5
Caliber: .765 Bore