Roy, the pictures don't show it, but I think it's the J. Smith patent of Dec. 16, 1863, # 3171, and use number 670. I am grateful that another member here made the gun available to me.

An interesting feature is the hinge pin. It is removable like an early forend pin. When the hinge pin is moved to the left, the barrels and attached forend come off. Here's a photo that gives a bit more info.


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