November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Massive percussion side by side shotgun made by Arthur Baxter in Baltimore, Maryland circa 1840. 38" steel 6 gauge barrels with concave rib marked "A.T. BAXTER BALTI" with bead front sight and 2 platinum bands on rib at breech. Engraved, A. Baxter marked back action percussion locks with double trigger control. Walnut checkered 1-piece stock iron furniture, 4 German silver escutcheon plates, and German silver cap box in toe. Comes with original ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 283 of "Arms Makers of Maryland" by Hartzler. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal having some light surface pitting and turning a brown patina. Wood has oil soaked appearance with dings and scratches, large split in left buttstock, and added coat of finish. Dark pitted bores with good mechanics. DLM
Manufacturer
Arthur Baxter