B WOODWARD m/l sxs 12 ga ???

[jpc]

I have heard of James Woodward shotguns but never 'B Woodward'.
I am going to look at this gun in a few days and wondered if anyone had heard of this maker?

Thanks for your help
jpc

 

[North of 58]

There was a Benjamin Woodward who was a maker in Birmingham. From 1838-42 his would be marked with his name, from 1842-83 it should be marked with "& Sons". He was at 260 Newtown Row from 1838-39, and then 10 Whittall St. from 1840-83. His sons names were likely Frederick and Henry as they were at 10 Whittall as well.

 

[jpc]

THANKS--I will check that out

 

[WR1894]

I have a single barreled 15 bore gun marked B Woodward & Sons, the gun shows good quailtiy and nice lock