Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Traditional Firearms => Caplock Long Guns => Topic started by: RobD on March 09, 2019, 04:07:50 PM

Title: Info on an old percussion shotgun
Post by: RobD on March 09, 2019, 04:07:50 PM

Found at an estate sale, don't have a clue what it is or its value, "Sylvester Steel Lock"?  ...

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Title: Re: Info on an old percussion shotgun
Post by: Ohio Joe on March 09, 2019, 07:25:52 PM

Purty good find, Rob.  :bl th up

Sorry I'm of no help in this area. I do think you've found something rather unique and I'd be interested in learning more about it.  :hairy

Title: Re: Info on an old percussion shotgun
Post by: PetahW on March 18, 2019, 09:12:51 PM

The proof marks indicate to me that it was made/proved in Europe in the 1800's - most likely England.