Sale 1987
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$600 – $1,000
8 Gauge. 36" double-keyed barrels. SN: NSN. Browned Damascus pattern finish, color casehardened locks and hammers, iron furniture, checkered walnut stock and forend. Barrel rib marked "REAL TWIST". Belgian proof marks under barrels. Unmarked percussion locks are lightly engraved. Double hammers, double triggers, lightly engraved triggerguard, plain steel buttplate and two ramrod pipes with brass tipped wooden ramrod. German silver escutcheons around two barrel wedge keys. A nice example of a mid-19th century very large bore shotgun.
The Collection of Larry Ness
Very good. Barrels retains some traces of finish and Damascus patterning, with scattered oxidation and some light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bores with moderate oxidation and some pitting. Stock with some wear to the sharp edges of the checkering, bump, dings and mars and some very minor chipping at the upper edge of the forend.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.
Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.
To request further details about this lot, please email conditionreports@freemansauction.com

Tim Carey
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Arms, Armor and Militaria