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TRADE QUALITY PERCUSSION DOUBLE SHOT GUN MARKED R.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
TRADE QUALITY PERCUSSION DOUBLE SHOT GUN MARKED R.
HUGHES. Cal. 16 Ga. NSN. Bbl. 33", marked “LONDON FINE TWIST” on low concave rib. Bottoms of bbls. & breeches stamped w/ Birmingham black powder proofs for 16 bore. Back spring percussion locks fitted w/ flat serpentine hammers & engraved w/ 30% coverage open scroll. “R. HUGHES” is on each plate. Plain European walnut straight grip stock measures 14 1/4" over steel buttplate. Top tang of buttplate & trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Hickory ramrod is held by 2 plain pipes. CONDITION: fair to good. Bbls. dark brown to black patina. Locks w/ light cleaning. Stock w/ most of its original finish. Top rib has lifted & an attempt has been made to resolder it. Locks are operable. Right lock w/ weak main spring. (01-19149/MGM). ANTIQUE. $150-200.