It’s missing the locks. I thought my facetiousness was apparent. But yes, I agree it is wholly inoperable in its current state.
If you could get me a picture of the sideplate, and a rubbing or tracing of the circumference of the lock I could fabricate a look-a-like one to use while hanging on the wall. I can faux paint it to match the existing metal that will look great from around 10 to 20 ft.
Thank you! I managed to remove the barrels in hopes of finding a makers mark underneath, but alas. The shotgun’s origin remains a mystery thus far.
There are no side plates - all the metal of the lock mechanism is gone on both sides. I appreciate the offer, though!
If and when you find a picture of one, send it to me. If you just want me to make one up, I can still do that if I can get a rubbing of the opening for it and the location of the screws.
BTW, did y'all know Ace Hardware has gun screws for sale?
If you want one like this, I can make it if I get the dimensions
Thanks - I’ll ask the owner what he wants to do. Much appreciated!
Yep pinfire for sure. Possibly lefeuche.(?) Interesting system but prone to fire if dropped. Since holes/cutouts went directly to breech quite a large amount of gasses could escape hence the shields. I seem to recall someone making a set of tools to reload shells a while back. Some of the guns I've seen are very well made since aristocrat's were the only ones hunting in much of Europe.
Made from Sculpy clay. These are just for fun to see what I can do. They took about 2 hours.
These are still in progress.
These are still in progress.
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