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Massive English 4 Bore Flintlock Market Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Massive English 4 Bore Flintlock Market Shotgun
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Massive English 4 Bore Flintlock Market Shotgun, NVSN, 4 bore approx. 1 -1/16'' dia. smoothbore, flintlock lock marked ''CLARK'', 48.5'' barrel, overall length is 65'', with bead front sight. Barrel is 1/3 octagonal and 2/3s round, silver line around breech area with engraved barrel tang. Top flat of barrel is marked ''LONDON'' with two proof marks on the side flat. Silver oval on stock just behind barrel tang. Large lock with engraved floral flourishes, engraved ''CLARK'' in center. Massive hardwood half stock with metal buttplate having an engraved top tang. Silver inlaid deer on bottom edge of the stock. Grip area has flat checkered lines. Wedge forend barrel retainer with nickel silver ovals. Engraved trigger guard. Wooden ramrod under barrel. Condition is good with barrel showing a dark rust patina overall. Center round ramrod retainer has been replaced. Lock functions but is somewhat loose in the stock and may need cleaning and lubrication. Stock shows some cracking and inlaid very old repairs at center of the butt. There is a crack on the side opposite the lock thru the retaining screw area. Near the base of the ramrod hole in the stock there are some losses to the wood, light scratches, a few small gouges, and wear to the stock overall, but shows a nice aged patina to the wood surface. Est. $800-$1,200. (Antique)(John Ackerman collection)