In the late 19th century william w greener conducted the most thorough research of any gunmaker into the. Sampson low, marston and company limited, 1900, pag. Post it here and let the shotgun forums community help. The 8 bore, also known as the 8 gauge, is an obsolete caliber used commonly in the 19thcentury blackpowder firearms. Here is an old 12 gauge, percussion side by side shotgun by william moore. Got a question for anyone,i was given a 16 gauge double barreled valiant shotgun with a patent of 1915. Just interested in what i can learn about this piece. Any value it may have had left when the hacksaw appeared. Moore and a few plays on that name planted on them to better market them in the us. Side by side shotguns of this era are highly collectable and our inventory changes frequently.
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Hard coat anodized adjustable quickfit precision wonepiece chassis stock. Moore guns were made in belgium and stamped with english proof marks. Bores show very to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. American gun company knickerbocker hammerless double barrel shotgun locks. Franchi instinct l overunder shotgun 40812, 410 gauge, 28 i by adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has dropped.
Hello, i would like to get an idea for the age and value of an old 12 gauge double barrel shotgun i have. I only seen one gun in the book and it was a muzzle loader. London damascus steel the bottom of the barrels has a number of markings including proof marks of crossed battle axes with a crown ontop and the leters b,p,c at the intersections. Eds gun shop and our shipping partners are doing our best under. Shotguns 4 and 8 gauge for sale guns international.
I am not sure where it was made, possibly england or possibly belgium. William moore, 12 ga percussion shotgun, english, antique. So far for numbers, i only see a on the bottom of the barrels under the stock. Foreign s werent too well enforced in those days, so henri pieper of liege, belgium, 18771898, borrowed his name for inexpensive. The engraving on the stock is very nice and the barrel is a very solid piece of steel. This gun is not as good of shape, but i would like to know more about it as well.
Weatherby super x3 semi automatic 12 gauge w3 12 chamber shotgun. William moore shotgun the firearms forum the buying. This gun was built between 187283 according to nigel browns book. Snap action retains all original case colors, crisp trigger and weighs in at 8lbs 14oz. The national firearms museum, at the nra headquarters in fairfax, virginia, details. Additional information on sharps new model 1859 military rifle. I was recently given my grand fathers old side by side 12 gauge. Our inventory of antique shotguns is made up of shotguns manufactured before 1899, including english, french, and belgian shotguns.
There were sxs shotguns made in belgium with the name wm. William moore dbl barrel black powder black powder forum. Would appreciate help iding a stevens 16 gauge single shot shotgun. Values sought for an 1849 pocket colt and a group of early side action shotguns. It is in solid working condition, wood is solid with no cracks and there is no separation at the barrel ribs.
Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. These were imported into england over about a 30 year period till about. Weatherby super x3 semi automatic 12 gauge w3 chamber shotgun. These were imported into england over a 30 year period until 1912 to 1915. I took it to a friend who is good with guns and he believes this might have birmingham proofs on it. This is one person who hasnt even heard the name valiant,and would like to have some info on this shotgun if possible,is it a good gun,worth the keep,and value if. Ive recently obtained a london fine twist 12 gauge double barrel side by side shotgun. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. I have this gun from a family member and want to know more about it. Moore company was not the same as the older william moore company.
Belonged to my grandfathers uncle who died in the late 1800s. Double barrel in shotgun parts for sale in stock ebay. Greener grade g 1 in fantastic original condition this 12g. Unfortunately, no serial number records exist today. The internets best resource for shotgun information. Shotguns english double antique for sale guns international. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. You can also see if it says english twist on the barrels.
The rear of barrel, side plates, trigger guard, hammers and tang all decorated with scroll engraving, both locks inscribed with william moore. Fine twist damascus barrels, bores are bright with some light pitting, 234 chambers, rare side lever break open, nice patina, bluing is typical for a gun of this age, wood is in good condition w one small crack near the upper tang. William moore started his business in 1808, william parker grey joined in 1820. I am pretty sure that the barrel is a damascus style of barrel which has prevented me from shooting the gun due to safety reasons. Its kind of an obscure gun so theres not alot of value info out there. How do you find the value of a double barrel sxs 12 ga. Moores most popular book is give up something bad for lent. Roy and pete, i just found the mortimer book by munson.
Item sold by gregg martin auctions on 06262006 for. From 1818 to 1853 william moore lived at colchester road, edgeware. What are the names old bellmore gun co double barrel shotgun that you would like to the double. Wm moore co london laminated steel double shotgun answers.
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