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Author Topic: Info on an old percussion shotgun  (Read 4002 times)

Online Rob DiStefano

Info on an old percussion shotgun
« 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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Offline Ohio Joe

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Re: Info on an old percussion shotgun
« Reply #1 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
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Offline PetahW

Re: Info on an old percussion shotgun
« Reply #2 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.
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