Seeking Information on Muzzleloader Shotgun

[Gundy54904]

I am seeking information on the pictured shotgun. I inherited from my father who owned it for at least 50 years. I believe that is English but I am not certain.

Any information that the forum can provide will be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Randy

[Dennis Glazener]

Hard to read your rule since its not straight across the widest part of the bore but it must be at least a 10 GA which should be .775 inches. Nice looking double in what appears to be great condition.
Dennis

[T*O*F]

The gun was made by Lewis and James as engraved on the locks.  I find lots of Lewis' and lots of James' but no Lewis & James.  Remove the barrel and post close-up pic of the proof marks at the breech end of the barrel.

[Gundy54904]

TOF ... I'd be happy to post the photo that you've requested .... can you provide instructions on how to remove the barrel as you mention?

Thanks,

Randy

[oakridge]

That appears to be a Lewis & Tomes shotgun. They were a partnership importing English made arms to New York.  Most of the Lewis & Tomes guns are marked London on top of the barrel or rib.

[smokinbuck]

To remove the barrels, put the hammers on 1/2 cock, remove the ram rod, pull out the barrel key ( it may be fastened to the stock with a hidden pin). Lift the barrels at the muzzle and they should pull away from the tang at the breech.
Mark

[Gundy54904]

Can anyone provide an estimated value of this gun?

Thank you forum for your help !!

Randy

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

$300 - $500 CDN...how's that for a suggestion?  Seriously, I don't think it's a Cadillac

[Mike Brooks]

I put a price of ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS on everything and negotiate down from there.

[longrifle]

Very  nice looking shotgun