The gun is marked Richard Jeffery, Guildsford. On the action is stamped “J Wilkes” who must have been the actioner.
It is marked with an engraved Dougall Patent Lockfast on the underside of the receiver.
10 bore weighing about 7lb 5 oz.
The gun came in it’s original case with many loading tools including a George Jeffries patent reloading device.
Another item is the tool used to remove the forend pin. I have never seen one of these before, although I think many should exist. Other items are an inserting device for repriming, case cutter, powder and shot measures, turnscrew, string bore cleaner, etc.
Fine engraving with the devil between the hammers and the explosion motif at the pinfire pin holes.
Special Thanks to Daryl Hallquist for sharing this fine piece of history!
Wolfgang, good job. This phrase seems to appear too often.
Fine engraving with the devil between the hammers and the explosion motif at the pinfire pin holes
Daryl
Of course you are right, Daryl! I was not at home the last days – hope it’s all correct now!
Wolfgang
Keep up the good work. Your blog is easy to navigate and on my list of things to check in the mornings.
Thanks Daryl, happy to hear, that you like it! Will do my very best in the future with your help..!
Best regards,
Wolfgang