Antique SYRACUSE ARMS Co. 12 Ga DOUBLE SxS BOX LOCK SHOTGUN
Guns International #: 102991623 Seller's Inventory #: SOLD
Category: Syracuse Arms Shotguns - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

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State: Florida
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Description:
SCARCE EARLY "SYRACUSE ARMS Co."  DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE  GRADE O BLACK POWDER  SHOTGUN  SER. # 8002 ALL MATCHING NUMBERS. 1893 PATENT DATE ON FRAME ( PIC.18)  THIS ANTIQUE DOUBLE SxS IS IN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL CONDITION. TWIST PATTERN ON THE 30" BARRELS IS OVER 97% + MIRROR BRIGHT BORES WITH NO PITTING. FRAME STILL SHOWS GOOD CASE COLORS & SOME STAINS. WALNUT STOCKS RATE VERY GOOD TO FINE WITH ORIGINAL FINISH, DISTINCT CHECKERING,  NO CHIPS OR CRACKS AND ONLY LIGHT HANDLING MARKS. ACTION WORKS AS NEW WITH AUTOMATIC SAFETY, SOLID TIGHT LOCK-UP & LEVER STILL LEFT OF CENTER,  THESE WERE VERY EXPENSIVE GUNS COSTING OVER $450.00 (A YEARS SALARY) FOR THE HIGHER GRADES. THIS MODEL WAS OFFERED AROUND THE LATE 1890s IN SEARS ROBUCK CATALOGS  AND SOLD FOR ABOUT ABOUT A MONTHS PAY IN THE DAY FOR THE ORDINARY WORKER, WHILE  MAKERS LIKE "BATAVIA" , "A.J. AUBREY" & OTHERS WERE $5.00 to $7.00.  LOTS OF INFORMATION ON THE  INET ABOUT SYRACUSE ARMS CO.

BUFFALO ARMS Co, SELLS BLACK POWDER SHOTSHELLS.

CHECK  OUT "YOUTUBE" VIDEO "OLD DUCK GUN" (EPISODE 1). SHOOTING & LOADING IN THE FIELD. LOOKS LIKE FUN.

$55.00 S&H DIRECT TO YOU NO LICENSE NEEDED ANYWHERE THAT'S OK. CHECK YOUR LOCAL & STATE LAWS BEFORE  BUYING.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: SYRACUSE ARMS CO.
Model: GRADE O
Serial Number: 8002
Barrel Length: 30
Bore: MIRROR BRIGHT
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: EXTRACTOR
Condition: ANTIQUE FINE
Metal Condition: ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: NO PITTING
Barrels: FINE TWIST
Barrel Type: DOUBLE
Action: CRISP & TIGHT
Triggers: DOUBLE
Stock: WALNUT
Stock Comb: 1 5/8
Stock Heel: 2 3/4
Fore End: WALNUT
Butt Pad: FACTORY
LOP: 13 5/8
Rib: SOLID
Finish: ORIGINAL
Weight: 7 lb 14 oz
Manufacture Date: BEFORE 1899
Choke Left: FULL
Choke Right: FULL