H.B.C Imperial #3 & #4

[rmcclos3]

I recently picked up some really interesting older shotguns. One double barrel shotgun (12 gauge) made in Italy, one double barrel (12 gauge) and one single barrel (20 gauge I think) shotgun made in England all for the Hudson Bay Company. The double barrel made in England is an Imperial No. 4 while the single barrel is an Imperial No. 3.

Can anyone tell me where I can get some information on these? Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Mark Dube]

I know British guns, post some good pics, and I will tell you what I can.

Mark

 

[mooncoon]

The imperial series are made for the HBC in the 1800s. The ones you have are presumably percussion guns although I think cartridge versions may have been made in the early 1900s. Send me an email if you want a scan on the history of the imperial guns although be warned it is 17 or 18 pages long

cheers mooncoon

 

[Musketfire]

Lets see some pictures.

Identification aside.....we all love to look at antique arms!

Cheers