This gun is a typical English style from the mid 18th century. The brass mounts
were all copied from original pieces.
It has been painted oxide red and over painted with vines similar to the Bumford
trade gun.
The barrel is by Rice and is 48" long, octagon to round. The lock
is by Davis. It is correctly marked with 'London'
on the top of the barrel and View, Proof and barrel maker's stamps on the side
flat.
Weight is 6½ lbs. and the length of pull is 13
½".
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