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W.T Howell & Co Percussion Smoothbore

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
W.T Howell & Co Percussion Smoothbore
English made percussion smooth bore shotgun of about 16 gauge or .68 caliber with 48" part octagon part round barrel. Bead front sight, steel shotgun style butt plate, straight grip checkered stock and single trigger. Lock is marked "W.T. Howell & Co" over "Warranted". William T. Howell was a hardware store owner who operated out of Philadelphia, PA from 1834-1847 and imported firearms and resold with his name on them. Lock still operates and ramrod still present. In fair condition showing loss near top of lock and cracking in wood near wrist and lock area.