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Cased percussion double-barrel shotgun, approx. 12ga by Lewis & Tomes of London, circa 1850’s to 6

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Cased percussion double-barrel shotgun,  approx. 12ga by Lewis & Tomes of London,  circa 1850’s to 6
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Cased percussion double-barrel shotgun, approx. 12ga by Lewis & Tomes of London, circa 1850’s to 60’s. The gun shows 29-3/4” medium weight barrels, 5-1/2” overall. The barrels show 70-80% of their original brownfinish with patterned barrels, drifting to patina and light cleaning, but generally very good with some nice color. The locks are lightly polished and show high quality engraving, almost relief. Unusual roughfinish background. Locks, triggerguard and buttplate are all engraved to match as is the tang and fittings. Gun is stocked in select burl walnut with checkered forend in wrist. Stocks have been lightly refinished long ago. The gun is contained within its original to the period velvet-lined partition case with powder flask, shot flask, rods, tools. The case is in good condition for its age with some fading, fraying, small imperfections. Acouple of partitions are coming loose and the exterior of the case is walnut and shows some scratches, mars, and replacement plaque. Good overall. Lewis and Tomes are not well known in America, but they were highly