Deane, Adams, and Deane, London. Best 13-bore percussion double barreled shotgun, ca. 1852.  Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz.  Stock Dimensions: 14 ¼”x 1 3/8”x 2 ½”x ¼” cast-off.  29” Damascus barrels with some original finish have good bores (.720”/.720”) and minimum wall thickness (.028”/.029”).  Locks are nicely engraved, mechanically perfect, and show traces of original color hardening. Beautifully figured stock with sharp checkering and has a beautiful rich patina and shows little wear. Two slivers of wood missing from left forend. Original gold shield at the wrist with the initials, “JDL”.  Overall peerless quality throughout and a very nice muzzle-loading shotgun.

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