Antique Shotgun #54
Antique 1888 Wm. Moore & Co. 12 GA. Side-by-side Sidelock Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun
Lot Number: 54
S#: 5902 | Mfg. 1888 | 30.25" Royal Damascus Barrels with rib extension | 12 GA. | 14" LOP | Country of origin: Belgium | Carved walnut stock and forearm; inlay; cross bolt; spring loaded strikers; excellent bore; upgraded; Once owned by Wm. Lost of Helena, MT; Written underneath butt plate: Wm. Lost, Helena, Montana, April 3, 1888 |||| CONDITION: Good. 10% CCH finish with a browning patina. Darkened thin finish on barrels with some dings on the top rib. Wood stock is good and solid with no cracks. Nice engraved design on grip. Good forend with wear and chip on the left corner. Seems to mechanically function. Bore shows some expected pitting.