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Rare Beautiful Thomas Turner Percussion Side by Side Black Powder
Guns International #: 101130488 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Shotguns - English Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: JGF Antiques
Member Since: 11/2/18
Last Name: Forte
State: New York
Zip: 12581
Country: United States
Phone: (845) 863-4880
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 16
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check After Clearance
Description:
Make: Thomas Turner
Model: Percussion Side by Side
Serial Number: N/A
Year of Manufacture: 1838-1855 (approximate)
Gauge: 10 Gauge Lightweight 6lb 11oz (Measures .785” at muzzles)
Action Type:Side By Side Percussion Black Powder Muzzle Loader
Markings: The lock plates are marked “Thomas Turner” with fine scroll engraving. The undersides of the barrels are marked with two London proofs, the Crown over “GP” and the Crown over “V”. The top rib is marked “Thomas Turner 8 Fisher St Birmingham”.
Barrel Length: 30”
Choke: N/A
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a small steel bead front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece stock is a dark walnut. There is very fine checkering along the wrist and forestock. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the steel buttplate. The wooden ramrod looks to be original.
Type of Finish: Beautiful gloss finish to the stock, showcasing the rich figure and character of the wood. The metal's color case is still vivid and striking, retaining close to 75% of their original finish. The barrels have a very attractive deep plum brown coloring that is visually very stunning and are very close to 95% original finish.
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright and shiny.
Overall Condition: This Shotgun is in superb condition, with some handling marks on the butt of the stock and a minor scuff on the chamber area of the right barrel. Please see the photos of details.
Overall weight is 6lbs 11oz
Our Assessment: This is an excellent example of English Gunmaking history. The level of detail and craftsmanship, from the engraving and checkering to the detail of the Damascus barrel are exceptional. This is a beautiful shotgun that will certainly enhance any collection.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Thomas Turner
Model: Percussion SXS Muzzle Loader
Serial Number: n/a
Bore Condition: Bright and Shiny- Excellent
Gauge Info: 10ga Lightweight
Stock: Walnut
LOP: 14 1/2
Weight: 6lbs 11oz
Sights: Front Bead Sight
Manufacture Date: 1838-1855 approx