In the world of gun collecting the word “unique” is often used for something rare or uncommon. There is no such thing as “quite or very unique” it is either one of a kind or it is not! It is unusual to be able to say that you own a unique gun but that is what I believe this stunning gun is.

This is an extraordinary and rare shotgun that was made with a dual ignition system so can be regarded as the epitome of transitional firearms. The lock features both percussion nipples and a flintlock these can be selected to fire flintlock, percussion or both by moving an interrupter switch which can isolate the platinum lined touch hole in the flash pan. Overall length is 45" with a barrel length of 29" with a bore measuring .6" so approximately 20 bore. This is not a conversion; this is a custom made bespoke dual ignition firearm.

Locks are marked "Jones" and the overall quality is excellent and the gun has not been messed around with. The locks have an exquisite twisted rope twist with attached supplemental bolsters and the fit is excellent. There are two small contemporary repairs to the stock which were clearly made during its short working life but not a significant detraction to the overall appearance of the gun. I assume that the gun was made for somebody who intended travelling overseas at the time it was made and who was concerned that he would not be able to purchase percussion caps overseas. The retention key or wedge that holds the barrels into the stock is equipped with a lanyard ring which is a novel idea and very sensible because the loss of this essential item in the field would have been disastrous. The bores are bright and shiny with no pitting and the locks function flawlessly.

The locks are signed Jones and there is a silver escutcheon marked “CJ” which leads one to believe from recent research  that the maker was Charles Frederick Jones.

Charles Frederick Jones was the son of John Jones of Manor Row, Tower Hill (an armourer in the Hudson's Bay Company from 1785-1793). Charles was born in about 1800, and in 1814 was apprenticed to John Mason. He became a Freeman of the Gunmakers Company (by patrimony?) in 1822.

He was recorded in business at "Near the Helmet", St Katherine's, as a gun and pistol maker in 1822, and it seems his brother, Frederick William, joined him soon after the business was established.

He was not recorded again until 1829 when, probably in addition to the St Katherine's premises, he had an address in Pennington Street, Ratcliff Highway. At this time his brother left to set up his own business.

In 1831 he opened a factory in Birmingham at 16 Whittall Street.

In 1832 he was recorded at 26 St James's Street, London.

On 7 March 1833 he patented a percussion lock with a cock, tumbler and trigger made in a single curved piece (concentric sears and triggers), and a waterproof sliding cover (No. 6394 in the UK but also patented France), and on 12 June 1833 an improvement with separate triggers and sears (No. 6436). The caps of these Jones patent guns fitted on to the hammer noses and had the fulminate on the outside. This system was called centre-fire, and they struck the nipple and ignited the powder in the chamber. I dare say that this dual ignition gun is a derivative of Jones’ work on the waterproof sliding cover which developed into the sliding interruption switch on his dual ignition shotgun.

In 1838 Charles Jones described himself as a "Patent and General Gunmaker", and later as a gun manufacturer. At about this time the firm had a shop at 32 Cockspur Street. There is no record of the firm in London after 1845, and the Birmingham factory may have closed in 1843, but Charles Jones was a member of the Acadamie de L'Industrie de France and the firm may have traded after 1845.

Jones advertised that he was Gunmaker to HRH the Prince Albert ( as did many others as the Prince was an avid hunter) Renowned British Gunsmith Peter Dyson believes the brass bolsters were fitted because the maker was worried about sideways expansion if both methods of ignition were used simultaneously. Peter stated that in his 50 plus years in the gun trade including his time as a Gunsmith at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, he has never seen another of these dual ignition weapons.

This has not been seen on the market for decades and as a rare and possibly unique item I doubt if it will appear again for many years. If I were not married – I would definitely not be selling this! Price on application, I may consider part trades for interesting guns.

This gun can be transported in a hard case to your nearest airport by FedEx for collection (they won’t deliver door to door internationally on guns anymore). Alternatively I can hand transport myself to the Big Reno Show in August and hand over to you, your agent or onward ship via UPS. Check out my at Pembroke Fine Arms to learn about me. I also have a 100% EBay feedback record that dates back to the time I had a full head of hair (dscheeres 1998). If serious I can send more images and call you to discuss.

A rare and significant Gun for a fine collection or Museum.In the world of gun collecting the word “unique” is often used for something rare or uncommon. There is no such thing as “quite or very unique” it is either one of a kind or it is not! It is unusual to be able to say that you own a unique gun but that is what I believe this stunning gun is.

This is an extraordinary and rare shotgun that was made with a dual ignition system so can be regarded as the epitome of transitional firearms. The lock features both percussion nipples and a flintlock these can be selected to fire flintlock, percussion or both by moving an interrupter switch which can isolate the platinum lined touch hole in the flash pan. Overall length is 45" with a barrel length of 29" with a bore measuring .6" so approximately 20 bore. This is not a conversion; this is a custom made bespoke dual ignition firearm.

Locks are marked "Jones" and the overall quality is excellent and the gun has not been messed around with. The locks have an exquisite twisted rope twist with attached supplemental bolsters and the fit is excellent. There are two small contemporary repairs to the stock which were clearly made during its short working life but not a significant detraction to the overall appearance of the gun. I assume that the gun was made for somebody who intended travelling overseas at the time it was made and who was concerned that he would not be able to purchase percussion caps overseas. The retention key or wedge that holds the barrels into the stock is equipped with a lanyard ring which is a novel idea and very sensible because the loss of this essential item in the field would have been disastrous. The bores are bright and shiny with no pitting and the locks function flawlessly.

The locks are signed Jones and there is a silver escutcheon marked “CJ” which leads one to believe that the maker was Charles Frederick Jones.

Charles Frederick Jones was the son of John Jones of Manor Row, Tower Hill (an armourer in the Hudson's Bay Company from 1785-1793). Charles was born in about 1800, and in 1814 was apprenticed to John Mason. He became a Freeman of the Gunmakers Company (by patrimony?) in 1822.

He was recorded in business at "Near the Helmet", St Katherine's, as a gun and pistol maker in 1822, and it seems his brother, Frederick William, joined him soon after the business was established.

He was not recorded again until 1829 when, probably in addition to the St Katherine's premises, he had an address in Pennington Street, Ratcliff Highway. At this time his brother left to set up his own business.

In 1831 he opened a factory in Birmingham at 16 Whittall Street.

In 1832 he was recorded at 26 St James's Street, London.

On 7 March 1833 he patented a percussion lock with a cock, tumbler and trigger made in a single curved piece (concentric sears and triggers), and a waterproof sliding cover (No. 6394 in the UK but also patented France), and on 12 June 1833 an improvement with separate triggers and sears (No. 6436). The caps of these Jones patent guns fitted on to the hammer noses and had the fulminate on the outside. This system was called centre-fire, and they struck the nipple and ignited the powder in the chamber. I dare say that this dual ignition gun is a derivative of Jones’ work on the waterproof sliding cover which developed into the sliding interruption switch on his dual ignition shotgun.

In 1838 Charles Jones described himself as a "Patent and General Gunmaker", and later as a gun manufacturer. At about this time the firm had a shop at 32 Cockspur Street. There is no record of the firm in London after 1845, and the Birmingham factory may have closed in 1843, but Charles Jones was a member of the Acadamie de L'Industrie de France and the firm may have traded after 1845.

Jones advertised that he was Gunmaker to HRH the Prince Albert ( as did many others as the Prince was an avid hunter) Renowned British Gunsmith Peter Dyson believes the brass bolsters were fitted because the maker was worried about sideways expansion if both methods of ignition were used simultaneously. Peter stated that in his 50 plus years in the gun trade including his time as a Gunsmith at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, he has never seen another of these dual ignition weapons.

This has not been seen on the market for decades and as a rare and possibly unique item I doubt if it will appear again for many years. If I were not married – I would definitely not be selling this! Price on application, I may consider part trades for interesting guns.

This gun can be transported in a hard case to your nearest airport by FedEx for collection (they won’t deliver door to door internationally on guns anymore). Alternatively I can hand transport myself to the Big Reno Show in August and hand over to you, your agent or onward ship via UPS. Check out my at Pembroke Fine Arms to learn about me. I also have a 100% EBay feedback record that dates back to the time I had a full head of hair (dscheeres 1998). If serious I can send more images and call you to discuss.

A rare and significant Gun for a fine collection or Museum.In the world of gun collecting the word “unique” is often used for something rare or uncommon. There is no such thing as “quite or very unique” it is either one of a kind or it is not! It is unusual to be able to say that you own a unique gun but that is what I believe this stunning gun is.

This is an extraordinary and rare shotgun that was made with a dual ignition system so can be regarded as the epitome of transitional firearms. The lock features both percussion nipples and a flintlock these can be selected to fire flintlock, percussion or both by moving an interrupter switch which can isolate the platinum lined touch hole in the flash pan. Overall length is 45" with a barrel length of 29" with a bore measuring .6" so approximately 20 bore. This is not a conversion; this is a custom made bespoke dual ignition firearm.

Locks are marked "Jones" and the overall quality is excellent and the gun has not been messed around with. The locks have an exquisite twisted rope twist with attached supplemental bolsters and the fit is excellent. There are two small contemporary repairs to the stock which were clearly made during its short working life but not a significant detraction to the overall appearance of the gun. I assume that the gun was made for somebody who intended travelling overseas at the time it was made and who was concerned that he would not be able to purchase percussion caps overseas. The retention key or wedge that holds the barrels into the stock is equipped with a lanyard ring which is a novel idea and very sensible because the loss of this essential item in the field would have been disastrous. The bores are bright and shiny with no pitting and the locks function flawlessly.

The locks are signed Jones and there is a silver escutcheon marked “CJ” which leads one to believe that the maker was Charles Frederick Jones.

Charles Frederick Jones was the son of John Jones of Manor Row, Tower Hill (an armourer in the Hudson's Bay Company from 1785-1793). Charles was born in about 1800, and in 1814 was apprenticed to John Mason. He became a Freeman of the Gunmakers Company (by patrimony?) in 1822.

He was recorded in business at "Near the Helmet", St Katherine's, as a gun and pistol maker in 1822, and it seems his brother, Frederick William, joined him soon after the business was established.

He was not recorded again until 1829 when, probably in addition to the St Katherine's premises, he had an address in Pennington Street, Ratcliff Highway. At this time his brother left to set up his own business.

In 1831 he opened a factory in Birmingham at 16 Whittall Street.

In 1832 he was recorded at 26 St James's Street, London.

On 7 March 1833 he patented a percussion lock with a cock, tumbler and trigger made in a single curved piece (concentric sears and triggers), and a waterproof sliding cover (No. 6394 in the UK but also patented France), and on 12 June 1833 an improvement with separate triggers and sears (No. 6436). The caps of these Jones patent guns fitted on to the hammer noses and had the fulminate on the outside. This system was called centre-fire, and they struck the nipple and ignited the powder in the chamber. I dare say that this dual ignition gun is a derivative of Jones’ work on the waterproof sliding cover which developed into the sliding interruption switch on his dual ignition shotgun.

In 1838 Charles Jones described himself as a "Patent and General Gunmaker", and later as a gun manufacturer. At about this time the firm had a shop at 32 Cockspur Street. There is no record of the firm in London after 1845, and the Birmingham factory may have closed in 1843, but Charles Jones was a member of the Acadamie de L'Industrie de France and the firm may have traded after 1845.

Jones advertised that he was Gunmaker to HRH the Prince Albert ( as did many others as the Prince was an avid hunter) Renowned British Gunsmith Peter Dyson believes the brass bolsters were fitted because the maker was worried about sideways expansion if both methods of ignition were used simultaneously. Peter stated that in his 50 plus years in the gun trade including his time as a Gunsmith at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, he has never seen another of these dual ignition weapons.

This has not been seen on the market for decades and as a rare and possibly unique item I doubt if it will appear again for many years. If I were not married – I would definitely not be selling this! Price on application, I may consider part trades for interesting guns.

This gun can be transported in a hard case to your nearest airport by FedEx for collection (they won’t deliver door to door internationally on guns anymore). Alternatively I can hand transport myself to the Big Reno Show in August and hand over to you, your agent or onward ship via UPS. Check out my at Pembroke Fine Arms to learn about me. I also have a 100% EBay feedback record that dates back to the time I had a full head of hair (dscheeres 1998). If serious I can send more images and call you to discuss.

A rare and significant Gun for a fine collection or Museum.In the world of gun collecting the word “unique” is often used for something rare or uncommon. There is no such thing as “quite or very unique” it is either one of a kind or it is not! It is unusual to be able to say that you own a unique gun but that is what I believe this stunning gun is.

This is an extraordinary and rare shotgun that was made with a dual ignition system so can be regarded as the epitome of transitional firearms. The lock features both percussion nipples and a flintlock these can be selected to fire flintlock, percussion or both by moving an interrupter switch which can isolate the platinum lined touch hole in the flash pan. Overall length is 45" with a barrel length of 29" with a bore measuring .6" so approximately 20 bore. This is not a conversion; this is a custom made bespoke dual ignition firearm.

Locks are marked "Jones" and the overall quality is excellent and the gun has not been messed around with. The locks have an exquisite twisted rope twist with attached supplemental bolsters and the fit is excellent. There are two small contemporary repairs to the stock which were clearly made during its short working life but not a significant detraction to the overall appearance of the gun. I assume that the gun was made for somebody who intended travelling overseas at the time it was made and who was concerned that he would not be able to purchase percussion caps overseas. The retention key or wedge that holds the barrels into the stock is equipped with a lanyard ring which is a novel idea and very sensible because the loss of this essential item in the field would have been disastrous. The bores are bright and shiny with no pitting and the locks function flawlessly.

The locks are signed Jones and there is a silver escutcheon marked “CJ” which leads one to believe that the maker was Charles Frederick Jones.

Charles Frederick Jones was the son of John Jones of Manor Row, Tower Hill (an armourer in the Hudson's Bay Company from 1785-1793). Charles was born in about 1800, and in 1814 was apprenticed to John Mason. He became a Freeman of the Gunmakers Company (by patrimony?) in 1822.

He was recorded in business at "Near the Helmet", St Katherine's, as a gun and pistol maker in 1822, and it seems his brother, Frederick William, joined him soon after the business was established.

He was not recorded again until 1829 when, probably in addition to the St Katherine's premises, he had an address in Pennington Street, Ratcliff Highway. At this time his brother left to set up his own business.

In 1831 he opened a factory in Birmingham at 16 Whittall Street.

In 1832 he was recorded at 26 St James's Street, London.

On 7 March 1833 he patented a percussion lock with a cock, tumbler and trigger made in a single curved piece (concentric sears and triggers), and a waterproof sliding cover (No. 6394 in the UK but also patented France), and on 12 June 1833 an improvement with separate triggers and sears (No. 6436). The caps of these Jones patent guns fitted on to the hammer noses and had the fulminate on the outside. This system was called centre-fire, and they struck the nipple and ignited the powder in the chamber. I dare say that this dual ignition gun is a derivative of Jones’ work on the waterproof sliding cover which developed into the sliding interruption switch on his dual ignition shotgun.

In 1838 Charles Jones described himself as a "Patent and General Gunmaker", and later as a gun manufacturer. At about this time the firm had a shop at 32 Cockspur Street. There is no record of the firm in London after 1845, and the Birmingham factory may have closed in 1843, but Charles Jones was a member of the Acadamie de L'Industrie de France and the firm may have traded after 1845.

Jones advertised that he was Gunmaker to HRH the Prince Albert ( as did many others as the Prince was an avid hunter) Renowned British Gunsmith Peter Dyson believes the brass bolsters were fitted because the maker was worried about sideways expansion if both methods of ignition were used simultaneously. Peter stated that in his 50 plus years in the gun trade including his time as a Gunsmith at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, he has never seen another of these dual ignition weapons.

This has not been seen on the market for decades and as a rare and possibly unique item I doubt if it will appear again for many years. If I were not married – I would definitely not be selling this! Price on application, I may consider part trades for interesting guns.

This gun can be transported in a hard case to your nearest airport by FedEx for collection (they won’t deliver door to door internationally on guns anymore). Alternatively I can hand transport myself to the Big Reno Show in August and hand over to you, your agent or onward ship via UPS. Check out my at Pembroke Fine Arms to learn about me. I also have a 100% EBay feedback record that dates back to the time I had a full head of hair (dscheeres 1998). If serious I can send more images and call you to discuss.

A rare and significant Gun for a fine collection or Museum.In the world of gun collecting the word “unique” is often used for something rare or uncommon. There is no such thing as “quite or very unique” it is either one of a kind or it is not! It is unusual to be able to say that you own a unique gun but that is what I believe this stunning gun is.

This is an extraordinary and rare shotgun that was made with a dual ignition system so can be regarded as the epitome of transitional firearms. The lock features both percussion nipples and a flintlock these can be selected to fire flintlock, percussion or both by moving an interrupter switch which can isolate the platinum lined touch hole in the flash pan. Overall length is 45" with a barrel length of 29" with a bore measuring .6" so approximately 20 bore. This is not a conversion; this is a custom made bespoke dual ignition firearm.

Locks are marked "Jones" and the overall quality is excellent and the gun has not been messed around with. The locks have an exquisite twisted rope twist with attached supplemental bolsters and the fit is excellent. There are two small contemporary repairs to the stock which were clearly made during its short working life but not a significant detraction to the overall appearance of the gun. I assume that the gun was made for somebody who intended travelling overseas at the time it was made and who was concerned that he would not be able to purchase percussion caps overseas. The retention key or wedge that holds the barrels into the stock is equipped with a lanyard ring which is a novel idea and very sensible because the loss of this essential item in the field would have been disastrous. The bores are bright and shiny with no pitting and the locks function flawlessly.

The locks are signed Jones and there is a silver escutcheon marked “CJ” which leads one to believe that the maker was Charles Frederick Jones.

Charles Frederick Jones was the son of John Jones of Manor Row, Tower Hill (an armourer in the Hudson's Bay Company from 1785-1793). Charles was born in about 1800, and in 1814 was apprenticed to John Mason. He became a Freeman of the Gunmakers Company (by patrimony?) in 1822.

He was recorded in business at "Near the Helmet", St Katherine's, as a gun and pistol maker in 1822, and it seems his brother, Frederick William, joined him soon after the business was established.

He was not recorded again until 1829 when, probably in addition to the St Katherine's premises, he had an address in Pennington Street, Ratcliff Highway. At this time his brother left to set up his own business.

In 1831 he opened a factory in Birmingham at 16 Whittall Street.

In 1832 he was recorded at 26 St James's Street, London.

On 7 March 1833 he patented a percussion lock with a cock, tumbler and trigger made in a single curved piece (concentric sears and triggers), and a waterproof sliding cover (No. 6394 in the UK but also patented France), and on 12 June 1833 an improvement with separate triggers and sears (No. 6436). The caps of these Jones patent guns fitted on to the hammer noses and had the fulminate on the outside. This system was called centre-fire, and they struck the nipple and ignited the powder in the chamber. I dare say that this dual ignition gun is a derivative of Jones’ work on the waterproof sliding cover which developed into the sliding interruption switch on his dual ignition shotgun.

In 1838 Charles Jones described himself as a "Patent and General Gunmaker", and later as a gun manufacturer. At about this time the firm had a shop at 32 Cockspur Street. There is no record of the firm in London after 1845, and the Birmingham factory may have closed in 1843, but Charles Jones was a member of the Acadamie de L'Industrie de France and the firm may have traded after 1845.

Jones advertised that he was Gunmaker to HRH the Prince Albert ( as did many others as the Prince was an avid hunter) Renowned British Gunsmith Peter Dyson believes the brass bolsters were fitted because the maker was worried about sideways expansion if both methods of ignition were used simultaneously. Peter stated that in his 50 plus years in the gun trade including his time as a Gunsmith at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, he has never seen another of these dual ignition weapons.

This has not been seen on the market for decades and as a rare and possibly unique item I doubt if it will appear again for many years. If I were not married – I would definitely not be selling this! Price on application, I may consider part trades for interesting guns.

This gun can be transported in a hard case to your nearest airport by FedEx for collection (they won’t deliver door to door internationally on guns anymore). Alternatively I can hand transport myself to the Big Reno Show in August and hand over to you, your agent or onward ship via UPS. Check out my at Pembroke Fine Arms to learn about me. I also have a 100% EBay feedback record that dates back to the time I had a full head of hair (dscheeres 1998). If serious I can send more images and call you to discuss.

A rare and significant Gun for a fine collection or Museum.In the world of gun collecting the word “unique” is often used for something rare or uncommon. There is no such thing as “quite or very unique” it is either one of a kind or it is not! It is unusual to be able to say that you own a unique gun but that is what I believe this stunning gun is.

This is an extraordinary and rare shotgun that was made with a dual ignition system so can be regarded as the epitome of transitional firearms. The lock features both percussion nipples and a flintlock these can be selected to fire flintlock, percussion or both by moving an interrupter switch which can isolate the platinum lined touch hole in the flash pan. Overall length is 45" with a barrel length of 29" with a bore measuring .6" so approximately 20 bore. This is not a conversion; this is a custom made bespoke dual ignition firearm.

Locks are marked "Jones" and the overall quality is excellent and the gun has not been messed around with. The locks have an exquisite twisted rope twist with attached supplemental bolsters and the fit is excellent. There are two small contemporary repairs to the stock which were clearly made during its short working life but not a significant detraction to the overall appearance of the gun. I assume that the gun was made for somebody who intended travelling overseas at the time it was made and who was concerned that he would not be able to purchase percussion caps overseas. The retention key or wedge that holds the barrels into the stock is equipped with a lanyard ring which is a novel idea and very sensible because the loss of this essential item in the field would have been disastrous. The bores are bright and shiny with no pitting and the locks function flawlessly.

The locks are signed Jones and there is a silver escutcheon marked “CJ” which leads one to believe that the maker was Charles Frederick Jones.

Charles Frederick Jones was the son of John Jones of Manor Row, Tower Hill (an armourer in the Hudson's Bay Company from 1785-1793). Charles was born in about 1800, and in 1814 was apprenticed to John Mason. He became a Freeman of the Gunmakers Company (by patrimony?) in 1822.

He was recorded in business at "Near the Helmet", St Katherine's, as a gun and pistol maker in 1822, and it seems his brother, Frederick William, joined him soon after the business was established.

He was not recorded again until 1829 when, probably in addition to the St Katherine's premises, he had an address in Pennington Street, Ratcliff Highway. At this time his brother left to set up his own business.

In 1831 he opened a factory in Birmingham at 16 Whittall Street.

In 1832 he was recorded at 26 St James's Street, London.

On 7 March 1833 he patented a percussion lock with a cock, tumbler and trigger made in a single curved piece (concentric sears and triggers), and a waterproof sliding cover (No. 6394 in the UK but also patented France), and on 12 June 1833 an improvement with separate triggers and sears (No. 6436). The caps of these Jones patent guns fitted on to the hammer noses and had the fulminate on the outside. This system was called centre-fire, and they struck the nipple and ignited the powder in the chamber. I dare say that this dual ignition gun is a derivative of Jones’ work on the waterproof sliding cover which developed into the sliding interruption switch on his dual ignition shotgun.

In 1838 Charles Jones described himself as a "Patent and General Gunmaker", and later as a gun manufacturer. At about this time the firm had a shop at 32 Cockspur Street. There is no record of the firm in London after 1845, and the Birmingham factory may have closed in 1843, but Charles Jones was a member of the Acadamie de L'Industrie de France and the firm may have traded after 1845.

Jones advertised that he was Gunmaker to HRH the Prince Albert ( as did many others as the Prince was an avid hunter) Renowned British Gunsmith Peter Dyson believes the brass bolsters were fitted because the maker was worried about sideways expansion if both methods of ignition were used simultaneously. Peter stated that in his 50 plus years in the gun trade including his time as a Gunsmith at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, he has never seen another of these dual ignition weapons.

This has not been seen on the market for decades and as a rare and possibly unique item I doubt if it will appear again for many years. If I were not married – I would definitely not be selling this! Price on application, I may consider part trades for interesting guns.

This gun can be transported in a hard case to your nearest airport by FedEx for collection (they won’t deliver door to door internationally on guns anymore). Alternatively I can hand transport myself to the Big Reno Show in August and hand over to you, your agent or onward ship via UPS. Check out my at Pembroke Fine Arms to learn about me. I also have a 100% EBay feedback record that dates back to the time I had a full head of hair (dscheeres 1998). If serious I can send more images and call you to discuss.

A rare and significant Gun for a fine collection or Museum.In the world of gun collecting the word “unique” is often used for something rare or uncommon. There is no such thing as “quite or very unique” it is either one of a kind or it is not! It is unusual to be able to say that you own a unique gun but that is what I believe this stunning gun is.

This is an extraordinary a