(2) British Muzzleloading Side BY Side Shotguns

Lot description

(lot of 2) British Muzzle Load Shotguns: (1) Tippen & Lawden Victorian Side by Side Percussion 12 Bore shotgun, 30.5" barrels with makers name on center rib and a dog head with two gold inlay lines, the barrels marked below the fore stock with the London Proof house stamp, c.1855, ramrod, bead front sight, double triggers, exposed hammers, the lock plates with makers name, scrolled engraving, hunting dogs and birds, scrolling extends to most metal, checkered hardwood stock. expected scratches to wood and metal, action good, bore with surface rust, overall 45.75"l; (1) Moore & Co. Victorian Side by Side Percussion 14 Bore shotgun, 33.5" barrels bearing below the forestock the markings of the Birmingham Proof house and c. 1855, ramrod, bead front sight, double triggers and exposed hammers, the lock plates with makers name and scrolled engraving that extends to most metal, checkered hardwood stock. expected scratches to wood and metal, lacks screw behind trigger guard, action good, bore with surface rust, left hammer broken but piece is present, overall 50.5"l, total of both 15.85lbs Start Price: $100.00