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Wm. Moore SxS Percussion Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Wm. Moore SxS Percussion Shotgun
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Antique English SXS Double Barrel Outside-Hammer Muzzleloading Percussion Shotgun, by William Moore, NVSN, 10/10 ga., 32'' steel barrels show distinct twist pattern, have a bead front sight, platinum blowout plugs, Birmingham proofmarks beneath; matching lockplates are marked ''William Moore'' with tall back-action hammers; floral engraved steel furniture includes two escutcheons for the single flat barrel key, trigger guard with elongated tangs, shotgun style buttplate; one-piece varnished European walnut halfstock has a sling swivel behind rear triggerguard tang, a vacant oval German-silver escutcheon, a steel trapdoor in butt for extra nipples, integral splinter forend with three steel ramrod ferrules retaining the brass-tipped hickory ramrod. Mfg'd latter half 19th century. Condition is very good. Metal surfaces have no original finish but a generally smooth gunmetal color with occasional dings/marks, clear markings and engraving. Stock is sound showing scattered use marks and losses at rear of right lockplate and along both sides of forend where it meets the barrel. Breech locks up tightly; actions are strong; brass nipples are replacements; smoothbores are clean with moderate black-powder etching. Est.: $300-$500. (Antique)