Father in law gave me a Perkins SxS percussion yesterday.
Rib says "Perkins London Laminated Steel". Both side plates have "Perkins" engraved on them. Loading rod is with gun.
I have read DGJ for years, but have always admired from a distance. Seyfried was author who drew me to follow initially. Seyfried and Bell have bent my mind towards these things. Never dipped my toe into the waters of antique arms. Have loved learning about the stories and function of various arms from across history. The passion of the authors have pulled me into the rabbit hole. Even if it's as a bench warmer only.
I do have experience with modern arms and ammo. Reloaded for shotguns, rifles, and handgun cartridges for 40 years. So concept wise, I have a reasonable foundation. But never a muzzle loading shotgun. Only played with a blackpowder revolver once- with Grandpa back in the 70s.
Here's the short version:
1-Right hammer does not fall when trigger is pulled. Left hammer works.
2-Pin missing from right side plate (may be related to trigger issue?).
Need gunsmith who can take a look at it, and discuss if it is safe to fire. If it is safe to fire, the trigger issue will be fixed. She will go pheasant hunting. I think my father in law would like this.
Worst case scenario, it will get 90 years of gunk cleaned off it (Not interested in refinishing or restoration), and it becomes a wall hanger in the office. Father in law will like this too.
I'm in NW Oregon. Hoping someone here can recommend a local smith who can look at it, and start from there.
Thanks for the time
Mark
