While at the Berryville Muzzleshoot, I found this original fowling piece. It is in good shape considering it was probably made in the mid to late 1800s. The barrel has an early 1810 Liege proof ELG over * in oval without the crown, a Belgium proof house inspectors mark crown over G.
On the lock and barrel there are the letters GN which I can’t ID and a crown over script R (1868-1925) London reproof and an 1856 London provisional proof for barrels.
It is a 13 gauge with the bore diameter of .710 stamped with 17.8 on the barrel. If only this piece could talk and tell it’s story. It shoulders and points like it was made for me.
Wondering if anyone might have any information, thoughts about it.
On the lock and barrel there are the letters GN which I can’t ID and a crown over script R (1868-1925) London reproof and an 1856 London provisional proof for barrels.
It is a 13 gauge with the bore diameter of .710 stamped with 17.8 on the barrel. If only this piece could talk and tell it’s story. It shoulders and points like it was made for me.
Wondering if anyone might have any information, thoughts about it.