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Antique Damascus Twist SxS Perc. Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique Damascus Twist SxS Perc. Shotgun
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Antique Damascus Twist Side-by-Side Double Barrel Black Powder Muzzle-Loading Percussion Shotgun, by Weston, NVSN, 8 ga., 32'' round barrels marked on top rib, ''London Fine Twist'' flanked by engraved flourishes; bead front sight. Steel bar- or front-action lockplates are marked ''Weston'' and floral engraved within fine line borders. Steel triggerguard with pineapple front tang is floral engraved with fine line borders; steel shotgun buttplate and bottom ramrod ferrule are engraved en suite. Single barrel wedge with two oval German silver escutcheons. Varnished straight walnut stock is checkered at forend and at wrist; a silver oval escutcheon is inlaid on underside. Condition is very good, with all metal surfaces showing a brownish gunmetal gray color and faint twist grain to barrels. Stock shows wear to checkering, minor dings and scrapes, but is sound. Right hammer spur and nipple are broken off; barrels are loose at wedge; striped hardwood ramrod is a modern replacement. Action is strong and positive; bores appear clean. Est.: $250-$450. (Antique)