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Muzzle load combination gun mystery....anyone?
Locust Fork
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My estimate is $1,000 + or - $500 (seriously). Depending on who is collecting European arms. It is in very good condition and lightly embellished with engraving.
Captjoel
45 Cal.
JoinedApr 18, 2009Messages1,077Reaction score239
Not a drilling but a cape gun. A drilling has 3 barrels. Usually two smooth bores and a smaller rifled bore. A cape gun has one smooth and one rifled bore. I do agree that this piece has its origins in the Germanic lands.
This was my response to your inquiry made back in 2013 regarding this gun. I once owned a similar period piece (cape gun) that dated a few decades of the 19th century earlier to yours Kasey. I'd estimate your gun is from the mid century (1850 to 1870) time period. The gun I owned was from around1820-30 period and was in very good shooting condition. Took a couple of white tails with it.
Regrettably, I sold it back in 2014 in order to finance another rifle purchase. Sold for 1500.00 dollars.
Beautiful old muzzleloader.