I have a WC Scott 10 gauge made in 1875 according the the Scott records. On the bottom lug it says H.N. Sherman's patent. It took me a long time to find something. It appears that this is an American Patent from 1873 and somehow Scott decided to use it on one of their guns. I personally believe this is a poor design as there is no bolting system other than the rear lug snapping into a recess in the bottom of the receiver. No wonder it never caught on! Has anyone else seen this patent? Maybe Raimey can chime in. It has the largest trigger guard I have ever seen on a double.

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Last edited by 12boreman; 01/25/24 07:32 PM. Reason: added picture and text
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