Merican Gun Co. - SxS - 02/01/14 06:45 PM
A friend showed me an old SxS today, and I would appreciate any info or value estimates. It had been handed down from a grandfather, now deceased. I didn't have my camera with me at the time.
It is a sidelock hammer double, probably from about 1880? The only brand name is "AMERICAN GUN CO., NEW YORK. I think it is a 16 gauge, but didn't have a gauge or shells handy, to confirm. Barrels appear to be steel, not twist, and shiny inside. Condition is surprisingly good for a century old shotgun. No finish or case color, but no rust or pitts. Walnut wood is solid, but finish has flaked badly -- looks like old shellac. No checkering.
I hadn't heard of this maker before. Perhaps it is just a "trade name"?
Action has a bit of looseness,but less than I expected for its age. It appears shootable.
All comments and opinions welcomed.
JERRY
It is a sidelock hammer double, probably from about 1880? The only brand name is "AMERICAN GUN CO., NEW YORK. I think it is a 16 gauge, but didn't have a gauge or shells handy, to confirm. Barrels appear to be steel, not twist, and shiny inside. Condition is surprisingly good for a century old shotgun. No finish or case color, but no rust or pitts. Walnut wood is solid, but finish has flaked badly -- looks like old shellac. No checkering.
I hadn't heard of this maker before. Perhaps it is just a "trade name"?
Action has a bit of looseness,but less than I expected for its age. It appears shootable.
All comments and opinions welcomed.
JERRY
