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T.J. Van Sant Williamsburg Brookyln New York 8 Gauge Percussion Market Gun Shotgun
Guns International #: 101345121 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - 4 and 8 Gauge - Antique Shotguns - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Member Since: 1/27/12
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Schimetschek
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06423
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 873-1092
Number of Active Listings: 4
Total Number of Listings: 217
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire
About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Description:
*SALE PENDING* Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We also specialize in antique cars & petroliana, Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts, 19th century nautical & western memorabilia, early Bowie and folding knives, American folk art, and colonial era furnishings. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ Rare T.J. Van Sant, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, Massive Percussion Market Hunter's Shotgun, 8 Ga, mfg. ca. 1850. Large bore shotguns such as this were used by commercial hunters who harvested as much waterfowl as they could on a daily basis for re-sale to local hotels and markets. Often the guns would be mounted to the front of a small punt boat to absorb the tremendous weight and recoil they produced. This is a great example of an honest original market gun by a very rare American maker/retailer. The Damascus barrel measures 36 1/2" long and features a brass bead front sight. The underside of the barrel is Birmingham proofed and marked "FINE TWIST". The bore measures approximately .880" which would technically make it a 7 Gauge, or the magnum equivalent of an 8 Gauge. The breech measures 1 5/8" wide. The furniture is nicely engraved throughout and the lock is inscribed "TJ VANSANT / N.YORK". The only reference I can find for this name is T.J. Van Sant listed in the 1850 Federal Census as a "Merchant" in Williamsburg(h), Brooklyn, New York. Van Sant likely imported pieces of the gun, namely the barrel, and finished it himself. Overall the metal has a rich dark plum patina drifting to gray. The engraving is fine and sharp. The robust stock features a checkered wrist and retains an attractively untouched dark finish showing much wear and use. The gunner's initials "R.G.T." are period stamped into both sides of the buttstock. There is a sturdily repaired crack through the wrist which extends beneath the lock with some stable old cracks under the forearm and minor chipping along the edges of the forestock. Overall the wood remains solid and shows the typical wear and tear that guns of this nature saw. Engraved iron buttplate and triggerguard with Nickel Silver wedge escutcheons and original ramrod pipes. The brass tipped wood ramrod is a replacement which is too short to function but displays well. The action is crisp and functions perfectly and the nipple is a clean original. The bore is surprisingly excellent with smooth clean surfaces and just some minor scattered frosting. The gun weighs a hefty yet manageable 10 lbs 12 oz. A great representation of a big bore market gun by an extremely rare and unrecorded American maker. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique firearms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique firearm" will hence include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique firearms. Antique firearms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique firearms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City or residents thereof. Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any handgun (antique or muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction) shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. No international sales of antique firearms which may fire conventional metallic cartridges or any reproductions regardless of ignition. Antique muzzleloaders, or antiques which fire obsolete cartridges, may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Absolutely no sales of items containing antique ivory to New York, New Jersey, or California. No sales of bear parts to Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, or West Virginia. Absolutely no international sales of knives or animal parts including items which contain antique ivory. Payment can be made by way of money order, banker's check, or personal check (Please allow 7-10 days for clearance on personal checks). Credit cards accepted for antique arms (no additional fees). If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account however it will be noted that any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with our business. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop).
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: T.J. Van Sant
Model: Market Gun
Barrels: 36 1/2
Gauge Info: 8
Manufacture Date: Circa 1850