All,
I apologize for not giving you enough information. I spent a good deal of time with oil, brass brush, fine steel wool and cloth in order to get more information off of this gun. I also tried to get better pictures.
Both the barrels and locks in addition to the assembly (or serial) number 22 have the letters “Q R” stamped on them. Also each breach block lug on the end of the breach has the letters “Q R” and 22 stamped on it. The breach block(s) have a letter B (or perhaps BB) stamped on each barrel’s block, however the wrench used to screw the block(s) into place have partially obliterated those stamps.
There is a letter B in a square stamp on the left rifled barrel that would correspond to the 58 in the oval on the right smooth bore barrel. There is a stamp of BM on the right (smooth bore) near the barrel/stock wedge lug.
I measured the bore using a ruler and it is near to (but no larger) than 5/8ths inch (maybe just a hair under).
Most importantly the proof mark cleaned up very well. I am certain that the crossed items are not sabers after all. Just what they are, who knows? They look more like feathers/ fronds and the cleaning brought out two small stamps on either side of the crossed feathers/fronds.
The right (smooth bore) lock has a broken sear. A new sear and associated linkage to the mainspring would need to be made. Given the overall condition of the piece, I don’t think it would be wise to fire it…but I am one who is troubled by broken things. If repair is in order, any recommendations for a budget friendly gunsmith?
Thanks again everyone!- Doug
Locks:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k36/dbadcraig/bothlocks.jpghttp://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k36/dbadcraig/leftlock.jpgBarrel stamps:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k36/dbadcraig/bothstamp.jpghttp://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k36/dbadcraig/rightstamp.jpghttp://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k36/dbadcraig/rightnoflash.jpghttp://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k36/dbadcraig/leftstamp.jpg
