small bore flinter
saw this at an antique show last weekend - unfortunately, it wasn't a good location to get good photos (the camera gear was in the truck anyway, so this is just a cell phone shot) and i did not have any measuring tools with me.
but still, I thought some might enjoy a teaser picture of a true survivor
a small bore (looks to be about a .410) flintlock double shotgun
barrels were about 30", bores looked good with a key ring flashlight
Ketland locks - twist barrels - rib marking only says "London"
weight wise - just a guess but 7 to 7 1/2 pounds or so
The modestly figured wood looked very good, no noticeable powder burn on the wood behind the frizzen area, so unless it was refinished long ago, it wasn't used heavily
anyway - here is at least a peak at it
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