shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. This would have been made a great tool for harvesting game as well as protection. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Antique DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK Shotgun Lightly Engraved 200 Year Old Shotgun Here we present an antique Flintlock Double Barrel Shotgun, made circa late 1700s to early 1800s. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Some light dings on stocks, one has a repair near the muzzle and a replaced cock, the second is in it's original form, some light pitting on steel fittings appropriate to their age, case has some dings and patina on brass fittings. The silver crest on the escutcheon plate appears to be the crest if the Dickson family, possibly once owned by John Dickson. A check of the crew list does not show a Lt. They came from an auction sale and this history was given". Plate on oak case marked "Lieut John Maxwell" who was a mate on the Bounty (Mutiny on the bounty). Gold inlaid, platinum vents, checkered grips, silver nameplates with coat of arms. Note: There is a paper label in the case that reads: "Fine pair of flintlock coach pistols, marked Parker, Holborn, London. John Maxwell, case lid lined with gosling-green baize, felt in cut-outs for the pistols, barrel lg. PARKER-HOLBORN-LONDON, small silver escutcheon plates marked with a raised arm and sword, and FORTES FORTEN JUVAT, and the initials J.D., triggerguards are engraved with a flag and foliate designs, wooden ramrods, and walnut case marked on the lid to Lt. PARKER, one with replaced cock, slide bar safety, steel barrels have gold inlay, platinum vents, and are marked W. early 19th century, walnut checkered pistol grips with steel fittings, lockplate marked W. Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2684M Location: Marlborough Date / Time: Novem10:00AM Description:Ĭased Pair of W.
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