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I have this hammergun in my possesion, the only markings on it are " E Whistler 11 Strand London". There are proof marks on the barrel flat but my camera wont pick them up. Can anyone tell me more about this gun? Its worth or anything would be greatly appreciated. [img]] http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac314/zdewayne89/100_0418.jpg[/img]  
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Whistler Edward,from Vaughn.Silver-smith,Pawnbroker & dealer in guns & pistols.11 Strand,London 1844-75.became Edward Whistler & Co;1876-1957.Agree with HomlessjOe, this example is of minimal value likely $50-75.
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No London hammergun is worth that little, you must be joking, right? Any working hammergun can be sold here for over $100, even a JABC.
With kind regards,
Jani
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Really! If that Whistler is a British gun and the bores are not pitted and the barrels have no thin spots and overall condition is "Not Bad", I might pay $1,200 dollars for it, subject to inspection.
Jones underlever guns are sought after, I am looking for one.
It's only Italian cheap repro 1853 Enfields I really hate!
Mike
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Whistler was a dealer not a London gunmaker. The gun was more than likely made for Whistler in Birmingham. We can see from the pictures that the gun has roughly made replacement stock and fore end.The cost of restocking and restoration[assuming that the barrels are in proof]would exceed the value/cost of hammer guns that show up in U.K.auctions.
For Example, in Bonhams auction of 29 July 2009 lot 175 a 12G hammer gun by L.C.Smith sold for $540.Lot 178 described as parts of a Westley Richards 12G hammer gun[ie; barrels out of proof]sold for $120.
Sound hammer guns can still be purchased at country gun auction sites for far less than $1200
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Whistler Edward,from Vaughn.Silver-smith,Pawnbroker & dealer in guns & pistols.11 Strand,London 1844-75.became Edward Whistler & Co;1876-1957.Agree with HomlessjOe, this example is of minimal value likely $50-75. You're too generous.
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if i was podunk id get my passport out and hand deliver it to mr. hebbes personally.
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The locks[If in working order] complete with hammers and any origional screws would beworth $50 to me. The action barrels and stock I would treat as scrap.
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Well I guess I should have put my reading glasses on to look at the crappy pic of Whistler's crappy gun! Roy's correct, salvage some screws (always very handy) and the locks.
Thank heavens for 3-day inspection priviledges!!
Mike
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