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Wesson Arms Rare Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun
Guns International #: 101728563 Seller's Inventory #: Wesson Arms Rare Double Barrel Shotgun
Category: Antique Shotguns - Cartridge - Shotguns - American Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: HOME TOWN GUNS
Company: HOME TOWN GUNS
Member Since: 3/28/07
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 658-2843
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 328
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDERS
Description:
EXTREMELY RARE WESSON ARMS DOUBLE BARREL BREECH-LOADING SHOTGUN. No SN Cal. 12 ga. Most rare Wesson Arms shotgun with 29″ fine damascus bbls that have a tapered concave smooth rib, and normally marked on the top “WESSON FIREARMS CO., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.”but this model has the name oblierated. Why? end of production when they were closing the company guns were sold without an ID. Bottom of each bbl is marked with a “12” and each bbl is stamped with the intertwined initials of D. Smith and D.B. Wesson., again partieled obliterated. Receiver is flat-sided with rabbit ear hammers and Whitmore-style lifter latch in the top tang.When the barrel is closed tight the latch must be pushed backward and down to lock. It is mounted with very highly figured French walnut with hinged, checkered forearm secured with a wedge through steel escutcheons. Front part of the frame has checkered wood side panels. Buttstock has a checkered straight wrist 14"″ over a skeleton buttplate, surrounding hand checkered walnut. Receiver, hammers and appended metal are engraved in delicate intertwined foliate arabesque patterns reminiscent of fine Gustave Young engraving, and probably from his shop. Buttplate heel and toe are engraved to match. Bbl rib extension is also lightly engraved with a small chip border around each bbl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 219 of these rare firearms were produced in the period 1868-1870. This shotgun was the invention of Daniel B. Wesson and was most likely manufactured at the Smith & Wesson plant and finished outside. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig Damascus pattern, thin on the sides over the forearm area and mostly retaining a silver-blue patina. Receiver and hammers retain most of their strong orig case colors turned silver on the top and bottom tangs and trigger guard. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks showing moderate wear on the checkering with minor repairs and fill on the edges of the frame insert panels , and buttstock. Mechanics are strong, crisp,with shiny bores, down to the chamber aea with patches of pitting. Chokes , left tube is IC and right tube is IC also.At muzzle the tubes touch each other in canter so they are original length. One of the most rare American made shotguns. When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith before shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost. We don’t have a web site .I prefer money orders or a check. Item ships when funds come in. I try to keep guns affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of older guns If you attempt to buy, you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed. Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. I’m easy to get along with. Thank You
Price: $2,895.00