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Offline far55

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Identify this old shotgun ?
« on: November 20, 2020, 02:23:28 AM »


Anyone recognize the maker of this grungy old shotgun ? I picked it up at a recent auction in my area. As you can see it is in attic condition with a walnut stock,41-3/4" barrel, brass furniture, and a poorly fitted replacement lock. The only marking on the barrel looks like  .N  . 107. with the first and last period at the center of the N and the number. The middle dot, if it is part of the stamp, is at the top. Simple brass ferrules with one skinny groove at each end. Dirty bore measures .710. Sorry for the poor photos,I waited too long today and lost the sun light Thanks, Roland










Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Identify this old shotgun ?
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2020, 05:34:37 PM »
new England militia gun would be my guess.
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Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: Identify this old shotgun ?
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2020, 07:19:13 PM »
Hello Mike,
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Offline JV Puleo

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Re: Identify this old shotgun ?
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2020, 01:49:29 AM »
NE gun, or an English import, probably c.1810. The lock has been replaced and the new lock is quite a bit smaller than the original...It's impossible to tell from the pictures but I'd guess a NE stocked gun but the metal parts are English. The original lock may have been somewhat older...which is why I think it may have been assembled here.

Offline far55

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Re: Identify this old shotgun ?
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2020, 04:39:36 AM »
Thanks, guys, I will try to get some better photos posted.  Roland