May 28th 2011 Firearms (07)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2011
Overall length: 45 – ¼”. Barrel length: 30 – ¼”. Philadelphia Single Barrel Shotgun by W.W. Kaye. Half-stock percussion .80 caliber shotgun marked “W.W. Kaye Philada” on lock and barrel. Barrel markings are weak. Nicely engraved back action lock and barrel tang. Checkered wrist. Kaye is listed as a gun maker on 3rd Street in 1859. Finely figured stock. Metal parts are cleaned. Good condition.