Doing a bit of research for a friend. It is a neat old gun with Birmingham BP proofs, markings from the damascus maker on barrels I can't ID. It was imported by GA Hayden in Jacksonville Ill.30 inch barrels, Prince of Wales grip. Extractors, dolls head extension. Widows peak horn butt plate, horn insert on what I believe is an Anson push button ( also has neat spring loaded device under forearm).
It looks to be of high quality with nice bird, dog,scroll and rose engraving. It has a neat looking receiver that looks like a box lock but is also has true sidelocks behind with gold cocking indicators.Serial # 3977.Now the bad news: significant bore pitting, and whole gun was reblued. I can't find any pics of one of his guns that look like it.
Can anyone provide more info, and or opinions as to rarity and value?
Thanks
Rick
Ps. I will follow up with pics as soon as I get on my computer;can't seem to manage it with my phone
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