November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Percussion side by side shotgun with locks marked "ALEXANDER McCOMAS", made circa 1850. 36" steel 10 gauge barrels with concave rib marked "ALEXANDER McCOMAS No 51 CALVERT ST. BALTIMORE" and fit with bead front sight. Percussion locks with double trigger control and unique brass clean out plugs. Walnut figured checkered half stock with engraved iron hardware. Comes with hardwood ramrod. Pictured on pg.41 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with layer of varnish applied on wood. Metal has turned to a brown silvery patina with some splotchy pitting. Dark bores and good mechanics. DLM
Manufacturer
Alexander McComas