Antique Photos--Post what you got

Looking for info on this gun. Its been in my family forever and was bought at auction in 1814. Please help.
Paul can you please post the pics for me ;-) thank you
 
I have never shot black powder. Looking at some of these nice equipment you guys have...I think it will be on my bucket list!
 
A boxed set of brass dueling Cannons (kidding) with a 5/8" bores and 12" long barrels and 2" dia. on the outside, with all the tools for each cannon.
Steel carriage and 2" wheels.
Been in the closet for a while and I don't really know what to do with them.

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pretty cool, i have a friend that has one that shoots golf balls. fun at the cottage.
 
Cape Gun

Acquired this recently from a forum member. Birmingham proofs and locks are marked "Davis". Proof marks put it around 1855. She's a 50 caliber and 17 gauge that's bordering more on 16. Lots of pattern left to the barrels. Just a cool old gun.
 

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I've owned a bunch of different antique handguns over the years, but for whatever reason this .455 RIC was always my favorite. Always worked 100% reliably with the Fiocchi .455 ammo. Shown with my modern .44 Mag for size comparison.

 
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Acquired this recently from a forum member. Birmingham proofs and locks are marked "Davis". Proof marks put it around 1855. She's a 50 caliber and 17 gauge that's bordering more on 16. Lots of pattern left to the barrels. Just a cool old gun.

I wouldn't worry about that "pattern'' on the barrels rubbing off, even with lots of use. Damcine rolls go all the way through.

I love Damascus barrels. Very nice shotgun.
 
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