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Info on J Tarratt SXS 12 ga. percussion
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Anyone know what this is or any Idea on price in fair condition? It is a SXS 12 gauge percussion gun Complete in fair to good condition. Made in London I think with two wedges holding barrel on. Thanks In advance for any info. Eric
Comments
Lot of the Belgian made shotguns had phony English markings, too fool folks.
Even if it's English, likely only to be a Damascus wall hanger. Value would be based on cosmetics.
EDIT #1,
Appears to be a high quality shotgun. Definitely not a Belgian knock-off. The locks are what is known as "back-action". They were used from the late percussion period. Circa late 1840's on.
Not likely a shotgun like this, even though high quality. Would be in great demand/value in the States. Over the water in GB where it was made, more likely.
EDIT #2,
One of our mods who uses the handle "Spider7115", has contacts through another forum. With a number of UK based firearms authorities, Contact him about your shotgun. I got the below quote from another thread he posted on, about a antique muzzle loading rifle.
"I suggest you post this on AntiqueGuns.com in the "pre-1899" category with links to your pictures. Bill Curtis, author and former Royal Armorer, is a regular contributor and an undisputed expert on British arms"
-"SPIDER"
http://www.littlegun.info/arme britannique/artisan s t/a tabbatt gb.htm