The paint design for this trade gun came from the painting by Benjamin West
titled
'The Death of General Wolfe'.
For
more info on the painting, click here.
This gun is a typical English style from the mid 18th century. The brass mounts
were all
copied from original pieces.
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 7 lbs. and the length of pull is 13 ¾".
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