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ENGRAVED Antique WILKINSON & SON 16 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion SHOTGUN British SIDE BY SIDE Shotgun with GRIP SAFETY
Guns International #: 102417938 Seller's Inventory #: 230982
Category: Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850 - Antique Shotguns - Percussion
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
ENGRAVED Antique WILKINSON & SON 16 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion SHOTGUN
British SIDE BY SIDE Shotgun with GRIP SAFETY
Here we present an antique James Wilkinson & Son Double Barrel Side by Side Percussion Shotgun manufactured circa the early 1840s to the early 1850s. James Wilkinson was in business with his son beginning in 1818 and was listed as gunmakers at 27 Pall Mall in London from 1829 until 1852. In the late 1700s, Wilkinson was the foreman and general manager (and son-in-law) to Henry Nock, who was one of the finest and most influential arms makers of his time, being especially noteworthy for his “Nock Gun”. This gun, made circa 1780, was a seven barreled volley gun which Nock sold 500 to the British military at a cost of £13 each.
Upon his death in 1804, Lock left his entire business to Wilkinson, who managed not only the primary business at Ludgate Hill, but many other workshops scattered around London. History would show that James Wilkinson every bit the equal to Henry Nock. Wilkinson would grow the reputation of the business with many of his fine sporting gun being the envy of sportsman and royalty alike. Interestingly, James Wilkinson’s legacy lives on today with his namesake company, Wilkinson Sword.
This shotgun would have been imported to the U.S. sometime prior to the American Civil War. During this era, there were many English and Belgian gunmakers who were capitalizing on the eager markets in the United States. This 10 gauge fowling piece was made in a great gauge to go after high flying geese and ducks. Its mid-length 31 inch barrel made for easy hunting in the dense woods or traipsing through the marsh looking for ducks and geese. This would have been a staple of most homesteads hanging over the mantle during the tumultuous times of the mid-1800s.
The overall condition is good. Original brown patina. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. This example has a solid stock with less than average handling wear and sharp checkering. Markings are legible. Nicely engraved lock.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel: 27-1/4 inches.
Caliber: 16 gauge
LOP: 14-1/4 inches.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1350
#230982
SOLD
Antique: Yes