Help with Identification - old double barrel muzzleloader

[spectyr]

Another additional percussion cap muzzleloader from the mother-in-law, a double barrel this time.

This one has lots of proof marks on the breach block but no name to be found anywhere.

I'm looking for a date and/or manufacturer and any history that can be provided.

As with the previous one, this will be a wall hanger and not to be fired. One of the hammers does not move but the other hammer cycles correctly.

Here is a link to a Google Photos album.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2Axv3RX3xW3WzmhX9

 

[Stephen Nash]

Another additional percussion cap muzzleloader from the mother-in-law, a double barrel this time.

This one has lots of proof marks on the breach block but no name to be found anywhere.

I'm looking for a date and/or manufacturer and any history that can be provided.

As with the previous one, this will be a wall hanger and not to be fired. One of the hammers does not move but the other hammer cycles correctly.

Here is a link to a Google Photos album.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2Axv3RX3xW3WzmhX9

Not in the same league as your other mystery gun, but there is more to decipher. The proof marks are Belgian. The 'ELG' within an oval is the double-proof mark used from 1810 onwards. From the inspectors' marks (individual letters under a tiny crown), it dates no earlier than 1853 (it is hard to see, but if the inspectors' marks are under star, this would date it as 1877 or later, which is pretty late for a muzzle-loader). The provisional marks (stylized EL) began to be used in 1852. The 18.6 refers to the bore in millimetres, equal to .732 inch, or 12-bore. The number 1304 might be a serial number, along with various letters (JC, H) that are likely barrel maker's marks, or other craftsman's marks added during the building of the gun. Finally, the lock plate has the trade mark (PF within an oval, under a crown) of Pirlot Frères of 95 Rue Saint Gilles, Liege, Belgium. This firm was in business from 1836 to 1879. The firm later became Pirlot et Fresart (1879-1890) at the same address. No records survive.

So, a utilitarian trade-quality 12-bore made by Pirlot Frères of Liege, no earlier than 1853, no later than 1879.

 

[spectyr]

Thanks again for all the info! You've been super helpful.