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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: sweenster on January 02, 2024, 01:49:59 AM

Title: "OLD STUB" Muzzleloading Shotgun, A. Bennett London Identification
Post by: sweenster on January 02, 2024, 01:49:59 AM

Can anyone give information on this shotgun? "LH" stamped barrel, possible belgian stamp?, 40" Barrel, Stamped "Old Stub," Underside stamped "2," "A. Bennett London." Im thinking an early stub twist early 1800s to mid 1800s? What are the dings/dimples below the percussion caps?
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Title: Re: "OLD STUB" Muzzleloading Shotgun, A. Bennett London Identification
Post by: Mike Brooks on January 02, 2024, 02:23:34 AM

1870ish. Somebody was beating on it for some reason.

Title: Re: "OLD STUB" Muzzleloading Shotgun, A. Bennett London Identification
Post by: Dave B on January 02, 2024, 04:48:33 AM

you are both right I believe. Belgium , 1870's and I think Vice rash since its on both sides of the breach.

Title: Re: "OLD STUB" Muzzleloading Shotgun, A. Bennett London Identification
Post by: sweenster on January 02, 2024, 04:53:23 AM

Thank you both. I did scrub it back a bit more and found an 18.4 proof and according to the reference for Belgium proofs, gradations for the 18.0 bore was in .2 gradations until 1894, then went to .1mm. So you guys are spot on.