November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Early Maryland percussion side by side shotgun made by J. Gafford in Baltimore, Maryland circa 1816-1829. 32" steel 16 gauge barrels with concave rib marked "J. GAFFORD BALTIMORE" with bead front sight and patent breech. Floral engraved unmarked percussion locks with double trigger control. Walnut checkered 1-piece stock with cheekpiece, iron furniture, and 4 German silver escutcheon plates. Comes with original ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 40 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal having some light surface pitting and turning a brown patina. Wood has oil soaked appearance with dings and scratches and chips missing behind lock plates. Dark pitted bores with good mechanics. DLM
Manufacturer
Joseph Gafford