I don't see my photos anymore. I don't remember what happened but I will try to get them back up.
In any event there's more I need help with if anyone is willing!
This shotgun was given to my grandfather by his grandfather and my grandfather was told by his grandfather that this gun originally belonged to immediate family of W.F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody.
It has the initials "MDC" plated on the stock. I recently researched the Cody family and noticed that May Cody Decker was Buffalo Bills sister and took care of him during his last days. They were very close.
I also researched descendants and found that there were, at the time, and are still a number of Cody descendants that lived and vacationed around where my great-great grandfather lived (family reunions were held in the same town).
I then requested authentication for the gun and on the letter it indicated it was "for a lady - short top - long style" and was ordered from Abercrombie and Fitch in NYC. As you may know, Buffalo Bill frequented NYC and had the wild west show there.
Something tells me this gun was bought by Buffalo Bill for his sister and later on ended up belong to my great-great grandfather through descendants of Cody but that's just speculation. Does anyone have any suggestions as to firming up the provenance?
...I am not looking to increase its value (the gun is not and won't be for sale) although I know the value would likely increase if my speculation becomes fact. I appreciate history and simply hope to try to find out more and I'm sure there are some gun and history buffs that would like to know as well. Thank you!
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