Part Number: AAM-966
This antique double percussion shotgun features heavy 10 gauge jug choked 37" barrels making it a ideal choice for duck hunting. The European walnut stock has attractive figure and pattern. The pistol grip and forend are checkered to provide the shooter with a secure grip. The front action locks and iron furniture are nicely hand engraved. The locks and upper barrel rib are signed William Cashmore with a additional importers name on the rib of Holdsworth & Co. Importers Sydney. William Cashmore produced shotguns from the percussion era circa 1830's well into the cartridge era of the mid 1900's. This shotgun likely dates from the mid 1850's.
The 10 gauge barrels measure 37" to the breech. The Damascus barrels display pattern over the full length of the barrels. The 10 gauge bores are in excellent condition and have been well maintained. Both barrels are jug choked. Jug choking allows easy loading of card and fiber wads, good patterns, and good compression of the charge for reliable ignition. The right hand muzzle measures .785" diameter and the left measures .791" diameter. The bottom of the breech end of the barrel is stamped with Birmingham proof marks and 10.