Ran into a nice looking double barrel 12 guage it's a side by side and hammerless. The only markings it has is on the rib between the barrels it is marked government approved for smokeless powder and on the side of the receiver is a Capitol E inside a diamond. Curious what it could be and if it's worth anything the gun is in amazing condition
Help identifying double barrel shotgun
- Thread starter jimbo45
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That right there is a bit of Canadian history and might be enough for some to jump on the deal.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Rob
gunsaholic
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
An uneducated guess without pics or further info as to whether it's tight on face, been refinished, pitting in the bores, dents in the barrels, loose ribs, worn checkering, short chambers etc. would be $100.00 to likely $375.00 tops for very nice condition. From the stamping on the rib, I'm guessing it was a lower end gun made in Belgium. But as mentioned, we need pics and more info. Any markings on the underside of the barrels (the barrel flats) would tell us where it was made.
madtrapper143
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Steep Rock Lake NWO
Does this look like it:
NOTE: This gun is marked Government proofed for Smokeless on the rib also.
Darryl
NOTE: This gun is marked Government proofed for Smokeless on the rib also.
Darryl
The OP posed his question 2 days ago and hasn't bothered to respond to anyone who has tried to help him with his gun. BTW, he was on line this morning. Gunsaholic and MT143 have put more effort into than the OP has. Not very impressive.
madtrapper143
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Steep Rock Lake NWO
Hi All,
Think I've come across a similar shotgun, that a guy would like to use for partial trade. Smokeless marking on rib, Diamond E.
How much would an Eatons double hammer, double trigger, SxS be worth? Locks up tight, everything seems very good, clean bores, etc. Seems to be a shorter length. He said a machinist told him that it'd be fine with steel shot, not sure myself.
No pics, just gave it a once over and said I'd see what the going range might be. He's doing some checking on what I'm offering as well. Maritimes if region changes evaluation.
Well, not sure of its age. I thought some with that particular rib stamping were actually good for steel.
But if it's worth a decent price for the trade, the centre fire rifle inserts and maybe those new 12GA air inserts might be worth testing out with it.
It is certainly pre WW2 and not designed to take our modern high pressure hunting loads and even if it holds together for a couple of "Proof shots" that is no guarantee the next one won't cost you a hand or more. Hang it on the wall: STUFF is right about the value.
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