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[gerard488]

Just picked up an old rusted non working 10 gauge single shot with a 44 inch barrel, 61 inches o.a.l. Even came with the riveted heavy sheet metal band that some previous owner made to keep it from popping open when fired. I have never seen one like this before and don't want to remove any more rust looking for a name or number that may not be there. Would anyone want to make a wild or educated guess on what it is or who made it? Sorry for the upside down pics, they were right side up when I uploaded.

 

[Magellann]

Thats just some heavy surface rust! I'd restore it like new....

 

[silverfoxdj]

That's going to take some time..

 

[tiriaq]

Interesting old waterfowling gun. These illustrations are from a trade catalogue ca. 1930. Guns of this type were made from the latter part of the 19th century well into the 20th.
I suspect that with some gentle cleaning that gun would look a lot more respectable.

 

[Ashcroft]

That sliding breech lock is pretty innnovative, I've never seen that before. As previously mentioned, these guns were generic inexpensive waterfowlers normally made inexpensively in Belgium and they are found with many hardware chain or fake English maker's names and also some were actually retailed by respected English makers as their own product even though they bought them in from Belgian makers. Original quality was generally very poor and many quickly shot loose as this one obviously did. Those few with the double screw grip (Jones Underlever) as in the illustration were far stronger and gave continued good service for many generations.

 

[gerard488]

I did some searching online but haven't found anything with a 44 inch barrel. some 42 inch but no 44's yet, are they common for that era?

 

[tiriaq]

44" is a bit unusual, but keep in mind that these were not production line pieces. If someone wanted it, it could be made.