Antique Muzzle Loading long Gun with Ramrod
Mid-19th century muzzle-loading percussion cap long gun. The gun has brass and pewter fittings and its original ramrod. The butt of the gun is fine-grained black walnut. The hammer mechanism is in good working condition and overall the gun is in very good condition for its age. The gun is missing one small piece of pewter on the stock.
The overall length of the gun is 55 inches. The walnut stock is 28.5 inches and the barrel is 29 inches. It is a smooth bore. The maker's stamp is on the right side of the gun and says "Keen London." There are four additional stamps on the gun. One is a crown with a P underneath it and below that are two other stamps, one is looks like a V with something above it and the other I cannot make out. There is also a 23 stamped on the upper barrel about 4 inches down the barrel from the hammer mechanism. a crown with a V underneath and the third is another proof mark. These marks match those of London marks from the 1800 to 1855 period. See photo.
Inherited
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Dear Terry,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal.
The presented object appears to be a British Enfield-type smooth-bore rifle with a converted percussion lock system. It has the proof and acceptance stamps of London and was made under the reign of Queen Victoria I. The maker was Keen London and the rifle was probably made in the second quarter of the 19th century.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 300 to 600 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
Gregory
Dear Terry,
thank you for the message and I am sorry for my mistake. Can you upload a total view of the lockplate to check if this is a converted system?
With kind regards
Gregory
I sent additional photos by email to [email protected] I could not see how to add additional photos to my listing.
Additional photos added.
Gregory I have uploaded the additional pictures you requested. I would appreciate a reply.
Thank you
Terry
Dear Terry,
thank you for your message. I already changed the estimation.
With kind regards,
Gregory
Gregory, specifically, what are your thoughts about this being a "converted" rifle, after seeing the additional photographs of the lockplate?
Dear Terry,
thank you for your message. The end of the barrel looks a bit uneven which could indicate an later change of the system from flinlock to percussion lock.
WIth kind regards,
Gregory
Hello, Gregory Could you please correct your appraisal to read "in the reign of Queen Victoria I' rather than King Victoria.
I have been told by other experts that my gun is a converted Enfield smooth-bore rifle, most probably a converted military weapon.
Terry Maurice