Black powder double barrel shotgun. No name on it

[Jfox]

Black powder double shotgun. I can't find a name or marker on it. How do I tell who made it and what it's worth.

 

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[RTR]

Thats odd,should have some markings somewhere.The stock looks relatively new.

 

[bologna321]

Markings could be under the forearm (stock)

 

[Red James Cash]

If it was butchered,if it had collector value,now it doesn't.

 

[Red James Cash]

Probably a brand x.

 

[Jfox]

If it was butchered,if it had collector value,now it doesn't.

How do you know it's butchered, thanks

 

[Jfox]

Thanks for looking.

 

[Jfox]

Thanks I looked everywhere.

 

[Jfox]

Do you think it's worthless if I can't find anything?

 

[bologna321]

Could be home built, they've made DIY kits for blackpowder rifles for a long time.

Not worthless but not worth tons if that's what this is.

 

[Jfox]

Thanks

 

[huntsman53]

You may have to remove the barrels from the stock and look on the underside of the barrel close to what would be considered the breech end, if it had a breech. There should be some Proof Marks there and if so and researched, it would at least tell you who the made the barrels which might just be the Maker of the shotgun. In any case, someone would likely pay $100 to $200 even if the Maker cannot be determined and possibly more if it is shootable.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Take it to a gun shop, and get the name of an appraiser if you can't find makings. I sold this one for $750.00

 

[Jfox]

Thanks.

 

[Jfox]

Thank you

 

[chub]

Have a look behind the steel plate at the back of the stock. Maybe a stamping or toolkit. Unlikely but only 2 screws...
Chub

 

[vpnavy]

Jfox - their are a bunch of sites that focus on antique shotguns (I found them while researching my puppy). PM if you are interested and I will provide a few URL's to post your shotgun.

 

[Jfox]

I found markings where you said, also the number 18.0 what I researched is that it is 12 gauge and the marker looks like a Belgian one from 1800s . Does that seem right? Thanks

 

[huntsman53]

I found markings where you said, also the number 18.0 what I researched is that it is 12 gauge and the marker looks like a Belgian one from 1800s . Does that seem right? Thanks

12 Gauge Muzzleloading Shotguns were made in many, many countries including Belgium, so deciphering the Proof Marks will tell you where and possibly who the Maker was. There are lots of websites that you can post to to get help with the Proof Marks. You just need to take some excellent pics of them and post them. The link below might help.

http://gerardcox.blogspot.com/2014/06/deciphering-belgian-proof-marks.html

 

[Jfox]

Thanks again. I just posted some new pictures of markings.