20 gauge percussion shotgun

Greetings,
I have a 20 gauge percussion muzzleloader and I would like to find out the origin of the gun. The only markings I can find are "Phillips" on the side plate of both locks and "London" on the top of the barrel rib. It is old, but I have killed doves with it. Thank you for your help.

Jerry

Need pictures to help. If you remove the barrels there should be proof marks on the underside.

With the utmost respect... That's like saying I have an old car that says "Ford" on it, (and I ran over a dove with it) can you tell me what it is? :grin:

As noted, the key information should be located on the barrel flats, which are the bottom side of the breech end of the barrels. If the gun was proofed in London, the first proof mark would be a Crown over a V. If it has ELG then it was proofed in Liege, Belgium. (London, without a name and address on the rib is often like Le Mans or Grand Prix on a Pontiac.) Phillips could be a maker, or just as likely, the name of the retailer. The serial number and the proof gauge should also be marked on the flats. Original guns may have been honed out or shot out to a different gauge over the years.

Thank you for your response. I will look for more identifying marks.

That doesn't help. I will try to find out more info.

Thanks. I will look for more info and get some pictures.

Jack Wilson said:

With the utmost respect... That's like saying I have an old car that says "Ford" on it, (and I ran over a dove with it) can you tell me what it is? :grin:

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:rotf: Sorry...Jerryjo...but that is quite funny. You have to take humor where you can find it these days. Looking forward to pics.

Jack Wilson said:

That's like saying I have an old car that says "Ford" on it, (and I ran over a dove with it)

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"Seriously?"
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Welcome to the forum, Jerryjo. :thumbsup:

Some pictures of your gun would help. Read up on how to post pics here by going to the "Using The Forum" forum.

GW